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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.79, 12,369.26 and 2,324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.79, 12,369.26 and 2,324.28 is: 3,485.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.79 : 12,369.26 = 2,324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.79/12,369.26 = 2,324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.79x = 12,369.26 × 2,324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.79x = 28,749,623.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,749,623.63/8,247.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.74

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