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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.07, 12,605.65 and 2,560.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.07, 12,605.65 and 2,560.23 is: 3,840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.07 : 12,605.65 = 2,560.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.07/12,605.65 = 2,560.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.07x = 12,605.65 × 2,560.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.07x = 32,273,356.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,273,356.90/8,404.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.21

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