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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.04, 12,396.03 and 2,340.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.04, 12,396.03 and 2,340.99 is: 3,511.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.04 : 12,396.03 = 2,340.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.04/12,396.03 = 2,340.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.04x = 12,396.03 × 2,340.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.04x = 29,018,982.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,018,982.27/8,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.48

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