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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.25, 12,849.38 and 2,410.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.25, 12,849.38 and 2,410.25 is: 3,615.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.25 : 12,849.38 = 2,410.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.25/12,849.38 = 2,410.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.25x = 12,849.38 × 2,410.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.25x = 30,970,206.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,970,206.09/8,566.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.38

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