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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,260.95, 12,392.25 and 2,714.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,260.95, 12,392.25 and 2,714.07 is: 4,071.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,260.95 : 12,392.25 = 2,714.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,260.95/12,392.25 = 2,714.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,260.95x = 12,392.25 × 2,714.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,260.95x = 33,633,433.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,633,433.96/8,260.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.38

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