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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.58, 12,395.73 and 2,341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.58, 12,395.73 and 2,341.91 is: 3,512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.58 : 12,395.73 = 2,341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.58/12,395.73 = 2,341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.58x = 12,395.73 × 2,341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.58x = 29,029,723.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,029,723.82/8,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.55

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