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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.47, 12,401.53 and 2,423.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.47, 12,401.53 and 2,423.13 is: 3,635.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.47 : 12,401.53 = 2,423.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.47/12,401.53 = 2,423.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.47x = 12,401.53 × 2,423.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.47x = 30,050,519.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,050,519.39/8,266.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.23

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