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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.61, 12,413.30 and 2,035.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.61, 12,413.30 and 2,035.68 is: 3,053.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.61 : 12,413.30 = 2,035.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.61/12,413.30 = 2,035.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.61x = 12,413.30 × 2,035.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.61x = 25,269,511.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,269,511.63/8,275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.49

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