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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.20, 13,276.80 and 8,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.20, 13,276.80 and 8,419.20 is: 12,628.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.20 : 13,276.80 = 8,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.20/13,276.80 = 8,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.20x = 13,276.80 × 8,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.20x = 111,780,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,780,034.56/8,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,628.80

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