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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.36, 12,395.46 and 2,716.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.36, 12,395.46 and 2,716.24 is: 4,074.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.36 : 12,395.46 = 2,716.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.36/12,395.46 = 2,716.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.36x = 12,395.46 × 2,716.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.36x = 33,669,044.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,669,044.27/8,263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.50

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