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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,231.75, 12,348.71 and 2,683.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,231.75, 12,348.71 and 2,683.15 is: 4,025.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,231.75 : 12,348.71 = 2,683.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,231.75/12,348.71 = 2,683.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,231.75x = 12,348.71 × 2,683.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,231.75x = 33,133,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,133,441.24/8,231.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.08

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