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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.75, 12,385.13 and 2,413.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.75, 12,385.13 and 2,413.41 is: 3,620.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.75 : 12,385.13 = 2,413.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.75/12,385.13 = 2,413.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.75x = 12,385.13 × 2,413.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.75x = 29,890,384.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,890,384.53/8,256.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.12

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