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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.94, 12,393.27 and 2,716.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.94, 12,393.27 and 2,716.01 is: 4,073.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.94 : 12,393.27 = 2,716.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.94/12,393.27 = 2,716.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.94x = 12,393.27 × 2,716.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.94x = 33,660,183.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,660,183.29/8,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.14

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