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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.27, 12,384.42 and 2,016.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.27, 12,384.42 and 2,016.30 is: 3,024.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.27 : 12,384.42 = 2,016.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.27/12,384.42 = 2,016.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.27x = 12,384.42 × 2,016.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.27x = 24,970,706.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,970,706.05/8,256.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.45

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