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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.58, 12,413.06 and 2,035.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.58, 12,413.06 and 2,035.61 is: 3,053.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.58 : 12,413.06 = 2,035.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.58/12,413.06 = 2,035.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.58x = 12,413.06 × 2,035.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.58x = 25,268,149.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,268,149.07/8,275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.34

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