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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.54, 12,371.88 and 2,326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.54, 12,371.88 and 2,326.03 is: 3,488.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.54 : 12,371.88 = 2,326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.54/12,371.88 = 2,326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.54x = 12,371.88 × 2,326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.54x = 28,777,364.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,777,364.04/8,249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.36

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