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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.31, 12,396.83 and 2,341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.31, 12,396.83 and 2,341.64 is: 3,512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.31 : 12,396.83 = 2,341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.31/12,396.83 = 2,341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.31x = 12,396.83 × 2,341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.31x = 29,028,839.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,028,839.31/8,264.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.55

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