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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,260.88, 12,391.52 and 2,104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,260.88, 12,391.52 and 2,104.88 is: 3,157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,260.88 : 12,391.52 = 2,104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,260.88/12,391.52 = 2,104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,260.88x = 12,391.52 × 2,104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,260.88x = 26,082,590.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,082,590.14/8,260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.36

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