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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.32, 12,402.87 and 2,423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.32, 12,402.87 and 2,423.93 is: 3,636.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.32 : 12,402.87 = 2,423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.32/12,402.87 = 2,423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.32x = 12,402.87 × 2,423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.32x = 30,063,631.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,063,631.21/8,267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.44

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