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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.14, 12,396.95 and 2,341.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.14, 12,396.95 and 2,341.11 is: 3,511.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.14 : 12,396.95 = 2,341.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.14/12,396.95 = 2,341.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.14x = 12,396.95 × 2,341.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.14x = 29,022,667.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,022,667.18/8,264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.88

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