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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.41, 12,349.90 and 2,684.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.41, 12,349.90 and 2,684.47 is: 4,027.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.41 : 12,349.90 = 2,684.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.41/12,349.90 = 2,684.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.41x = 12,349.90 × 2,684.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.41x = 33,152,936.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,152,936.05/8,232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.12

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