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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.06, 12,396.87 and 2,717.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.06, 12,396.87 and 2,717.45 is: 4,076.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.06 : 12,396.87 = 2,717.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.06/12,396.87 = 2,717.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.06x = 12,396.87 × 2,717.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.06x = 33,687,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,687,812.40/8,264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.43

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