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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.27, 12,325.92 and 2,374.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.27, 12,325.92 and 2,374.35 is: 3,561.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.27 : 12,325.92 = 2,374.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.27/12,325.92 = 2,374.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.27x = 12,325.92 × 2,374.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.27x = 29,266,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,266,048.15/8,217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.53

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