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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.94, 12,403.26 and 2,423.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.94, 12,403.26 and 2,423.79 is: 3,636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.94 : 12,403.26 = 2,423.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.94/12,403.26 = 2,423.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.94x = 12,403.26 × 2,423.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.94x = 30,062,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,062,897.56/8,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.08

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