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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.96, 12,399.60 and 2,719.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.96, 12,399.60 and 2,719.16 is: 4,079.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.96 : 12,399.60 = 2,719.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.96/12,399.60 = 2,719.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.96x = 12,399.60 × 2,719.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.96x = 33,716,496.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,716,496.34/8,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.45

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