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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,405.64, 12,607.25 and 2,560.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,405.64, 12,607.25 and 2,560.68 is: 3,840.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,405.64 : 12,607.25 = 2,560.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,405.64/12,607.25 = 2,560.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,405.64x = 12,607.25 × 2,560.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,405.64x = 32,283,120.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,283,120.13/8,405.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.65

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