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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.80, 12,607.20 and 2,560.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.80, 12,607.20 and 2,560.65 is: 3,840.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.80 : 12,607.20 = 2,560.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.80/12,607.20 = 2,560.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.80x = 12,607.20 × 2,560.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.80x = 32,282,626.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,282,626.68/8,404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.98

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