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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,216.92, 12,327 and 2,373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,216.92, 12,327 and 2,373.58 is: 3,560.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,216.92 : 12,327 = 2,373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,216.92/12,327 = 2,373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,216.92x = 12,327 × 2,373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,216.92x = 29,259,120.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,259,120.66/8,216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.84

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