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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,271.60, 12,406.20 and 2,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,271.60, 12,406.20 and 2,427.60 is: 3,641.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,271.60 : 12,406.20 = 2,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,271.60/12,406.20 = 2,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,271.60x = 12,406.20 × 2,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,271.60x = 30,117,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,117,291.12/8,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.05

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