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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.53, 12,381.26 and 2,410.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.53, 12,381.26 and 2,410.65 is: 3,615.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.53 : 12,381.26 = 2,410.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.53/12,381.26 = 2,410.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.53x = 12,381.26 × 2,410.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.53x = 29,846,872.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,846,872.37/8,254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.82

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