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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.89, 12,412.98 and 2,351.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.89, 12,412.98 and 2,351.69 is: 3,527.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.89 : 12,412.98 = 2,351.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.89/12,412.98 = 2,351.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.89x = 12,412.98 × 2,351.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.89x = 29,191,418.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,191,418.87/8,274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.71

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