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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.96, 12,348.96 and 2,076.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.96, 12,348.96 and 2,076.96 is: 3,115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.96 : 12,348.96 = 2,076.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.96/12,348.96 = 2,076.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.96x = 12,348.96 × 2,076.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.96x = 25,648,295.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,648,295.96/8,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.32

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