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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.54, 12,394.22 and 2,716.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.54, 12,394.22 and 2,716.61 is: 4,074.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.54 : 12,394.22 = 2,716.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.54/12,394.22 = 2,716.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.54x = 12,394.22 × 2,716.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.54x = 33,670,186.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,670,186.44/8,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.05

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