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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,216.07, 12,323.93 and 2,373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,216.07, 12,323.93 and 2,373.18 is: 3,559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,216.07 : 12,323.93 = 2,373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,216.07/12,323.93 = 2,373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,216.07x = 12,323.93 × 2,373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,216.07x = 29,246,892.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,246,892.33/8,216.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.72

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