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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.76, 12,385.96 and 2,334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.76, 12,385.96 and 2,334.53 is: 3,501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.76 : 12,385.96 = 2,334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.76/12,385.96 = 2,334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.76x = 12,385.96 × 2,334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.76x = 28,915,321.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,915,321.60/8,257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.60

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