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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.67, 12,385.10 and 2,413.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.67, 12,385.10 and 2,413.13 is: 3,619.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.67 : 12,385.10 = 2,413.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.67/12,385.10 = 2,413.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.67x = 12,385.10 × 2,413.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.67x = 29,886,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,886,800.47/8,256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.72

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