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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.14, 12,412.80 and 2,351.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.14, 12,412.80 and 2,351.97 is: 3,527.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.14 : 12,412.80 = 2,351.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.14/12,412.80 = 2,351.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.14x = 12,412.80 × 2,351.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.14x = 29,194,533.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,194,533.22/8,275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.98

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