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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.17, 12,347.33 and 2,685.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.17, 12,347.33 and 2,685.02 is: 4,027.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.17 : 12,347.33 = 2,685.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.17/12,347.33 = 2,685.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.17x = 12,347.33 × 2,685.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.17x = 33,152,752.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,152,752.83/8,232.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.22

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