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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.35, 12,399.63 and 2,423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.35, 12,399.63 and 2,423.08 is: 3,634.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.35 : 12,399.63 = 2,423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.35/12,399.63 = 2,423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.35x = 12,399.63 × 2,423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.35x = 30,045,221.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,045,221.35/8,266.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.64

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