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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.71, 12,411.33 and 2,351.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.71, 12,411.33 and 2,351.35 is: 3,526.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.71 : 12,411.33 = 2,351.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.71/12,411.33 = 2,351.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.71x = 12,411.33 × 2,351.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.71x = 29,183,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,183,317.68/8,274.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.81

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