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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,260.08, 12,388.70 and 2,713.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,260.08, 12,388.70 and 2,713.54 is: 4,069.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,260.08 : 12,388.70 = 2,713.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,260.08/12,388.70 = 2,713.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,260.08x = 12,388.70 × 2,713.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,260.08x = 33,617,233.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,617,233.00/8,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.84

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