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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.84, 12,323.10 and 2,373.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.84, 12,323.10 and 2,373.06 is: 3,558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.84 : 12,323.10 = 2,373.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.84/12,323.10 = 2,373.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.84x = 12,323.10 × 2,373.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.84x = 29,243,455.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,243,455.69/8,217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.53

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