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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.72, 12,385.96 and 2,413.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.72, 12,385.96 and 2,413.36 is: 3,620.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.72 : 12,385.96 = 2,413.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.72/12,385.96 = 2,413.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.72x = 12,385.96 × 2,413.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.72x = 29,891,780.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,891,780.43/8,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.30

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