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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.95, 12,326.91 and 2,374.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.95, 12,326.91 and 2,374.55 is: 3,561.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.95 : 12,326.91 = 2,374.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.95/12,326.91 = 2,374.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.95x = 12,326.91 × 2,374.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.95x = 29,270,802.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,270,802.51/8,217.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.82

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