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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261, 12,391.52 and 2,417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261, 12,391.52 and 2,417.68 is: 3,626.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261 : 12,391.52 = 2,417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261/12,391.52 = 2,417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261x = 12,391.52 × 2,417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261x = 29,958,730.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,958,730.07/8,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.53

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