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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.52, 12,389.80 and 2,416.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.52, 12,389.80 and 2,416.72 is: 3,624.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.52 : 12,389.80 = 2,416.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.52/12,389.80 = 2,416.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.52x = 12,389.80 × 2,416.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.52x = 29,942,677.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,942,677.46/8,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.35

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