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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.80, 12,380.40 and 2,705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.80, 12,380.40 and 2,705.20 is: 4,058.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.80 : 12,380.40 = 2,705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.80/12,380.40 = 2,705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.80x = 12,380.40 × 2,705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.80x = 33,491,458.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,491,458.08/8,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.19

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