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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.48, 12,386.60 and 2,710.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.48, 12,386.60 and 2,710.20 is: 4,065.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.48 : 12,386.60 = 2,710.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.48/12,386.60 = 2,710.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.48x = 12,386.60 × 2,710.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.48x = 33,570,163.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,570,163.32/8,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.92

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