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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.41, 12,390.68 and 2,714.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.41, 12,390.68 and 2,714.79 is: 4,071.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.41 : 12,390.68 = 2,714.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.41/12,390.68 = 2,714.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.41x = 12,390.68 × 2,714.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.41x = 33,638,094.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,638,094.16/8,261.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.71

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