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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.02, 12,400.53 and 2,423.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.02, 12,400.53 and 2,423.65 is: 3,635.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.02 : 12,400.53 = 2,423.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.02/12,400.53 = 2,423.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.02x = 12,400.53 × 2,423.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.02x = 30,054,544.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,054,544.53/8,267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.48

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