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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.60, 12,386.40 and 2,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.60, 12,386.40 and 2,101.60 is: 3,152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.60 : 12,386.40 = 2,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.60/12,386.40 = 2,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.60x = 12,386.40 × 2,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.60x = 26,031,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,031,258.24/8,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.40

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