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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,237.34, 12,354.93 and 2,971.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,237.34, 12,354.93 and 2,971.80 is: 4,457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,237.34 : 12,354.93 = 2,971.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,237.34/12,354.93 = 2,971.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,237.34x = 12,354.93 × 2,971.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,237.34x = 36,716,380.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,716,380.97/8,237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.31

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