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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,504.36, 12,756.52 and 2,264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,504.36, 12,756.52 and 2,264.38 is: 3,396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,504.36 : 12,756.52 = 2,264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,504.36/12,756.52 = 2,264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,504.36x = 12,756.52 × 2,264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,504.36x = 28,885,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,885,608.76/8,504.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.56

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