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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,156.24, 12,233.88 and 2,684.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,156.24, 12,233.88 and 2,684.24 is: 4,026.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,156.24 : 12,233.88 = 2,684.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,156.24/12,233.88 = 2,684.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,156.24x = 12,233.88 × 2,684.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,156.24x = 32,838,670.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,838,670.05/8,156.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.20

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