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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.75, 12,391.70 and 2,417.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.75, 12,391.70 and 2,417.97 is: 3,626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.75 : 12,391.70 = 2,417.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.75/12,391.70 = 2,417.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.75x = 12,391.70 × 2,417.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.75x = 29,962,746.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,962,746.76/8,262.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.24

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