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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,382.56, 12,575.39 and 2,760.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,382.56, 12,575.39 and 2,760.54 is: 4,141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,382.56 : 12,575.39 = 2,760.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,382.56/12,575.39 = 2,760.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,382.56x = 12,575.39 × 2,760.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,382.56x = 34,714,853.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,714,853.31/8,382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.32

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