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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.80, 12,423.56 and 2,657.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.80, 12,423.56 and 2,657.48 is: 3,986.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.80 : 12,423.56 = 2,657.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.80/12,423.56 = 2,657.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.80x = 12,423.56 × 2,657.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.80x = 33,015,286.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,015,286.82/8,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.49

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