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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,416.06, 12,624.08 and 2,260.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,416.06, 12,624.08 and 2,260.06 is: 3,390.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,416.06 : 12,624.08 = 2,260.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,416.06/12,624.08 = 2,260.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,416.06x = 12,624.08 × 2,260.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,416.06x = 28,531,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,531,152.33/8,416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.09

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