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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,080.80, 13,621.20 and 2,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,080.80, 13,621.20 and 2,924.80 is: 4,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,080.80 : 13,621.20 = 2,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,080.80/13,621.20 = 2,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,080.80x = 13,621.20 × 2,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,080.80x = 39,839,285.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,839,285.76/9,080.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.20

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