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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,236.89, 12,356.28 and 2,688.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,236.89, 12,356.28 and 2,688.66 is: 4,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,236.89 : 12,356.28 = 2,688.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,236.89/12,356.28 = 2,688.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,236.89x = 12,356.28 × 2,688.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,236.89x = 33,221,835.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,221,835.78/8,236.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.30

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