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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.67, 12,391.38 and 2,716.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.67, 12,391.38 and 2,716.38 is: 4,073.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.67 : 12,391.38 = 2,716.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.67/12,391.38 = 2,716.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.67x = 12,391.38 × 2,716.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.67x = 33,659,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,659,696.80/8,263.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.22

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