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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,237.28, 12,353.36 and 2,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,237.28, 12,353.36 and 2,764 is: 4,145.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,237.28 : 12,353.36 = 2,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,237.28/12,353.36 = 2,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,237.28x = 12,353.36 × 2,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,237.28x = 34,144,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,144,687.04/8,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.14

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