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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.44, 12,394.02 and 2,716.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.44, 12,394.02 and 2,716.51 is: 4,073.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.44 : 12,394.02 = 2,716.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.44/12,394.02 = 2,716.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.44x = 12,394.02 × 2,716.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.44x = 33,668,417.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,668,417.30/8,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.89

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