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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.50, 12,410.82 and 2,430.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.50, 12,410.82 and 2,430.72 is: 3,645.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.50 : 12,410.82 = 2,430.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.50/12,410.82 = 2,430.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.50x = 12,410.82 × 2,430.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.50x = 30,167,228.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,167,228.39/8,275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.37

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