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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.52, 12,386.87 and 2,333.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.52, 12,386.87 and 2,333.39 is: 3,500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.52 : 12,386.87 = 2,333.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.52/12,386.87 = 2,333.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.52x = 12,386.87 × 2,333.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.52x = 28,903,435.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,903,435.39/8,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.68

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