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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.04, 12,394.76 and 2,420.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.04, 12,394.76 and 2,420.10 is: 3,630.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.04 : 12,394.76 = 2,420.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.04/12,394.76 = 2,420.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.04x = 12,394.76 × 2,420.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.04x = 29,996,546.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,996,546.58/8,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.21

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