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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.34, 12,396.51 and 3,580.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.34, 12,396.51 and 3,580.53 is: 5,370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.34 : 12,396.51 = 3,580.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.34/12,396.51 = 3,580.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.34x = 12,396.51 × 3,580.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.34x = 44,386,075.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,386,075.95/8,264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,370.80

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