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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.22, 12,460.66 and 2,760.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.22, 12,460.66 and 2,760.59 is: 4,139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.22 : 12,460.66 = 2,760.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.22/12,460.66 = 2,760.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.22x = 12,460.66 × 2,760.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.22x = 34,398,773.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,398,773.39/8,310.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.33

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