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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.11, 12,396.17 and 3,067.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.11, 12,396.17 and 3,067.15 is: 4,600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.11 : 12,396.17 = 3,067.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.11/12,396.17 = 3,067.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.11x = 12,396.17 × 3,067.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.11x = 38,020,912.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,020,912.82/8,264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.73

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