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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,234.51, 12,352.85 and 2,685.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,234.51, 12,352.85 and 2,685.92 is: 4,029.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,234.51 : 12,352.85 = 2,685.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,234.51/12,352.85 = 2,685.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,234.51x = 12,352.85 × 2,685.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,234.51x = 33,178,691.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,178,691.68/8,234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.23

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