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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.08, 12,400.46 and 2,423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.08, 12,400.46 and 2,423.56 is: 3,635.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.08 : 12,400.46 = 2,423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.08/12,400.46 = 2,423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.08x = 12,400.46 × 2,423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.08x = 30,053,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,053,258.84/8,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.29

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