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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.05, 12,350.03 and 2,685.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.05, 12,350.03 and 2,685.39 is: 4,028.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.05 : 12,350.03 = 2,685.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.05/12,350.03 = 2,685.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.05x = 12,350.03 × 2,685.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.05x = 33,164,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,164,699.08/8,232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.73

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