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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,234.07, 12,353.67 and 2,687.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,234.07, 12,353.67 and 2,687.46 is: 4,032.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,234.07 : 12,353.67 = 2,687.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,234.07/12,353.67 = 2,687.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,234.07x = 12,353.67 × 2,687.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,234.07x = 33,199,993.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,199,993.98/8,234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.03

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