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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.32, 12,396.19 and 2,719.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.32, 12,396.19 and 2,719.17 is: 4,077.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.32 : 12,396.19 = 2,719.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.32/12,396.19 = 2,719.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.32x = 12,396.19 × 2,719.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.32x = 33,707,346.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,707,346.26/8,267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.18

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