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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.40, 13,221.60 and 8,339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.40, 13,221.60 and 8,339.20 is: 12,508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.40 : 13,221.60 = 8,339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.40/13,221.60 = 8,339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.40x = 13,221.60 × 8,339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.40x = 110,257,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,257,566.72/8,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.80

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