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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.49, 12,386.75 and 2,413.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.49, 12,386.75 and 2,413.06 is: 3,620.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.49 : 12,386.75 = 2,413.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.49/12,386.75 = 2,413.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.49x = 12,386.75 × 2,413.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.49x = 29,889,970.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,889,970.96/8,256.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.18

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