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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.60, 12,399.62 and 2,717.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.60, 12,399.62 and 2,717.91 is: 4,077.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.60 : 12,399.62 = 2,717.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.60/12,399.62 = 2,717.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.60x = 12,399.62 × 2,717.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.60x = 33,701,037.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,701,037.60/8,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.26

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