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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.23, 12,394.15 and 2,713.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.23, 12,394.15 and 2,713.32 is: 4,070.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.23 : 12,394.15 = 2,713.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.23/12,394.15 = 2,713.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.23x = 12,394.15 × 2,713.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.23x = 33,629,288.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,629,288.29/8,262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.25

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