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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.24, 12,394.24 and 2,716.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.24, 12,394.24 and 2,716.52 is: 4,074.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.24 : 12,394.24 = 2,716.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.24/12,394.24 = 2,716.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.24x = 12,394.24 × 2,716.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.24x = 33,669,200.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,669,200.84/8,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.58

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