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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.28, 12,389.36 and 2,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.28, 12,389.36 and 2,788 is: 4,181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.28 : 12,389.36 = 2,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.28/12,389.36 = 2,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.28x = 12,389.36 × 2,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.28x = 34,541,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,541,535.68/8,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.14

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