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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.71, 12,348.62 and 2,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.71, 12,348.62 and 2,310 is: 3,464.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.71 : 12,348.62 = 2,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.71/12,348.62 = 2,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.71x = 12,348.62 × 2,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.71x = 28,525,300.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,525,300.65/8,232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.88

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