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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.94, 12,385.41 and 2,413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.94, 12,385.41 and 2,413.55 is: 3,620.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.94 : 12,385.41 = 2,413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.94/12,385.41 = 2,413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.94x = 12,385.41 × 2,413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.94x = 29,892,758.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,892,758.55/8,256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.32

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