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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.69, 12,347.35 and 2,683.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.69, 12,347.35 and 2,683.61 is: 4,025.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.69 : 12,347.35 = 2,683.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.69/12,347.35 = 2,683.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.69x = 12,347.35 × 2,683.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.69x = 33,135,471.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,135,471.93/8,230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.84

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