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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.80, 12,281.28 and 5,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.80, 12,281.28 and 5,363.20 is: 7,400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.80 : 12,281.28 = 5,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.80/12,281.28 = 5,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.80x = 12,281.28 × 5,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.80x = 65,866,960.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,866,960.90/8,900.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,400.12

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