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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.99, 12,406.97 and 2,347.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.99, 12,406.97 and 2,347.41 is: 3,521.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.99 : 12,406.97 = 2,347.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.99/12,406.97 = 2,347.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.99x = 12,406.97 × 2,347.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.99x = 29,124,233.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,124,233.71/8,270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.25

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