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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.39, 12,349.53 and 2,684.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.39, 12,349.53 and 2,684.16 is: 4,026.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.39 : 12,349.53 = 2,684.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.39/12,349.53 = 2,684.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.39x = 12,349.53 × 2,684.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.39x = 33,148,114.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,148,114.44/8,232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.55

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