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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.04, 12,395.48 and 2,420.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.04, 12,395.48 and 2,420.16 is: 3,630.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.04 : 12,395.48 = 2,420.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.04/12,395.48 = 2,420.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.04x = 12,395.48 × 2,420.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.04x = 29,999,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,999,044.88/8,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.07

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