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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.11, 12,398.55 and 2,423.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.11, 12,398.55 and 2,423.17 is: 3,634.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.11 : 12,398.55 = 2,423.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.11/12,398.55 = 2,423.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.11x = 12,398.55 × 2,423.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.11x = 30,043,794.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,043,794.40/8,266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.57

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