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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.76, 12,347.45 and 2,683.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.76, 12,347.45 and 2,683.67 is: 4,025.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.76 : 12,347.45 = 2,683.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.76/12,347.45 = 2,683.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.76x = 12,347.45 × 2,683.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.76x = 33,136,467.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,136,467.72/8,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.93

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