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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.67, 12,398.30 and 2,716.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.67, 12,398.30 and 2,716.74 is: 4,075.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.67 : 12,398.30 = 2,716.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.67/12,398.30 = 2,716.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.67x = 12,398.30 × 2,716.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.67x = 33,682,954.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,682,954.15/8,264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.54

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