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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,231.16, 12,348.02 and 2,683.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,231.16, 12,348.02 and 2,683.21 is: 4,025.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,231.16 : 12,348.02 = 2,683.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,231.16/12,348.02 = 2,683.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,231.16x = 12,348.02 × 2,683.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,231.16x = 33,132,330.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,132,330.74/8,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.23

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