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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.44, 12,386.85 and 2,334.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.44, 12,386.85 and 2,334.34 is: 3,501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.44 : 12,386.85 = 2,334.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.44/12,386.85 = 2,334.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.44x = 12,386.85 × 2,334.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.44x = 28,915,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,915,167.56/8,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.71

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