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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,287.45, 12,431.39 and 2,740.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,287.45, 12,431.39 and 2,740.80 is: 4,111.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,287.45 : 12,431.39 = 2,740.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,287.45/12,431.39 = 2,740.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,287.45x = 12,431.39 × 2,740.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,287.45x = 34,071,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,071,877.85/8,287.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.26

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