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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,231.28, 12,347.60 and 2,684.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,231.28, 12,347.60 and 2,684.52 is: 4,027.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,231.28 : 12,347.60 = 2,684.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,231.28/12,347.60 = 2,684.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,231.28x = 12,347.60 × 2,684.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,231.28x = 33,147,379.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,147,379.15/8,231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.00

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