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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.94, 12,370.92 and 2,325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.94, 12,370.92 and 2,325.27 is: 3,487.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.94 : 12,370.92 = 2,325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.94/12,370.92 = 2,325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.94x = 12,370.92 × 2,325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.94x = 28,765,729.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,765,729.15/8,247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.63

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