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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.74, 12,385.51 and 2,710.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.74, 12,385.51 and 2,710.26 is: 4,065.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.74 : 12,385.51 = 2,710.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.74/12,385.51 = 2,710.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.74x = 12,385.51 × 2,710.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.74x = 33,567,945.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,567,945.56/8,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.52

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