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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,280.27, 12,420.41 and 2,435.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,280.27, 12,420.41 and 2,435.51 is: 3,653.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,280.27 : 12,420.41 = 2,435.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,280.27/12,420.41 = 2,435.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,280.27x = 12,420.41 × 2,435.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,280.27x = 30,250,020.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,250,020.58/8,280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.27

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