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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.28, 12,396.72 and 2,643.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.28, 12,396.72 and 2,643.09 is: 3,964.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.28 : 12,396.72 = 2,643.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.28/12,396.72 = 2,643.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.28x = 12,396.72 × 2,643.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.28x = 32,765,646.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,765,646.66/8,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.73

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