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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.42, 12,327.75 and 2,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.42, 12,327.75 and 2,374.08 is: 3,561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.42 : 12,327.75 = 2,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.42/12,327.75 = 2,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.42x = 12,327.75 × 2,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.42x = 29,267,064.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,267,064.72/8,217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.59

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