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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.60, 13,296.80 and 5,425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.60, 13,296.80 and 5,425.60 is: 8,122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.60 : 13,296.80 = 5,425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.60/13,296.80 = 5,425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.60x = 13,296.80 × 5,425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.60x = 72,143,118.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,143,118.08/8,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,122.76

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