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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,403.76, 12,604.80 and 2,560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,403.76, 12,604.80 and 2,560.40 is: 3,840.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,403.76 : 12,604.80 = 2,560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,403.76/12,604.80 = 2,560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,403.76x = 12,604.80 × 2,560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,403.76x = 32,273,329.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,273,329.92/8,403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.34

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