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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.14, 12,396.81 and 2,340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.14, 12,396.81 and 2,340.02 is: 3,510.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.14 : 12,396.81 = 2,340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.14/12,396.81 = 2,340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.14x = 12,396.81 × 2,340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.14x = 29,008,783.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,008,783.34/8,263.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.62

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