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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.45, 12,396.54 and 2,715.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.45, 12,396.54 and 2,715.57 is: 4,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.45 : 12,396.54 = 2,715.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.45/12,396.54 = 2,715.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.45x = 12,396.54 × 2,715.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.45x = 33,663,682.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,663,682.31/8,263.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.80

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