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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.66, 12,413.62 and 2,035.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.66, 12,413.62 and 2,035.68 is: 3,053.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.66 : 12,413.62 = 2,035.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.66/12,413.62 = 2,035.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.66x = 12,413.62 × 2,035.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.66x = 25,270,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,270,157.96/8,275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.55

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