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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.92, 12,375.63 and 2,326.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.92, 12,375.63 and 2,326.91 is: 3,490.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.92 : 12,375.63 = 2,326.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.92/12,375.63 = 2,326.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.92x = 12,375.63 × 2,326.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.92x = 28,796,915.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,796,915.33/8,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.57

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