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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.02, 12,323.10 and 2,373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.02, 12,323.10 and 2,373.68 is: 3,559.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.02 : 12,323.10 = 2,373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.02/12,323.10 = 2,373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.02x = 12,323.10 × 2,373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.02x = 29,251,096.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,251,096.01/8,217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.82

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