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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,260.28, 12,392.58 and 2,714.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,260.28, 12,392.58 and 2,714.48 is: 4,072.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,260.28 : 12,392.58 = 2,714.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,260.28/12,392.58 = 2,714.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,260.28x = 12,392.58 × 2,714.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,260.28x = 33,639,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,639,348.60/8,260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.42

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