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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.06, 12,343.67 and 2,608.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.06, 12,343.67 and 2,608.70 is: 3,911.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.06 : 12,343.67 = 2,608.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.06/12,343.67 = 2,608.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.06x = 12,343.67 × 2,608.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.06x = 32,200,931.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,200,931.93/8,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.65

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