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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,258.40, 12,389.10 and 2,710.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,258.40, 12,389.10 and 2,710.20 is: 4,065.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,258.40 : 12,389.10 = 2,710.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,258.40/12,389.10 = 2,710.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,258.40x = 12,389.10 × 2,710.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,258.40x = 33,576,938.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,576,938.82/8,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.79

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