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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.56, 12,395.34 and 2,107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.56, 12,395.34 and 2,107.56 is: 3,161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.56 : 12,395.34 = 2,107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.56/12,395.34 = 2,107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.56x = 12,395.34 × 2,107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.56x = 26,123,922.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,123,922.77/8,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.34

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