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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.72, 12,380.58 and 2,410.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.72, 12,380.58 and 2,410.38 is: 3,615.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.72 : 12,380.58 = 2,410.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.72/12,380.58 = 2,410.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.72x = 12,380.58 × 2,410.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.72x = 29,841,902.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,841,902.42/8,253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.57

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