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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.59, 12,350.09 and 2,684.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.59, 12,350.09 and 2,684.56 is: 4,027.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.59 : 12,350.09 = 2,684.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.59/12,350.09 = 2,684.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.59x = 12,350.09 × 2,684.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.59x = 33,154,557.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,154,557.61/8,232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.23

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