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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,234.35, 12,351.92 and 2,687.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,234.35, 12,351.92 and 2,687.67 is: 4,031.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,234.35 : 12,351.92 = 2,687.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,234.35/12,351.92 = 2,687.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,234.35x = 12,351.92 × 2,687.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,234.35x = 33,197,871.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,197,871.39/8,234.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.63

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