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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,258.36, 12,388.82 and 2,710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,258.36, 12,388.82 and 2,710.44 is: 4,066.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,258.36 : 12,388.82 = 2,710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,258.36/12,388.82 = 2,710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,258.36x = 12,388.82 × 2,710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,258.36x = 33,579,091.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,579,091.34/8,258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.08

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