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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.10, 12,397.72 and 2,719.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.10, 12,397.72 and 2,719.04 is: 4,079.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.10 : 12,397.72 = 2,719.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.10/12,397.72 = 2,719.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.10x = 12,397.72 × 2,719.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.10x = 33,709,920.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,709,920.79/8,264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.08

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