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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.67, 12,351.39 and 2,687.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.67, 12,351.39 and 2,687.60 is: 4,032.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.67 : 12,351.39 = 2,687.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.67/12,351.39 = 2,687.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.67x = 12,351.39 × 2,687.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.67x = 33,195,520.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,195,520.57/8,232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.17

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