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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.75, 12,394.92 and 2,716.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.75, 12,394.92 and 2,716.11 is: 4,074.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.75 : 12,394.92 = 2,716.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.75/12,394.92 = 2,716.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.75x = 12,394.92 × 2,716.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.75x = 33,665,966.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,665,966.16/8,262.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.43

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