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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.76, 12,417.18 and 2,433.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.76, 12,417.18 and 2,433.34 is: 3,650.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.76 : 12,417.18 = 2,433.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.76/12,417.18 = 2,433.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.76x = 12,417.18 × 2,433.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.76x = 30,215,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,215,220.78/8,276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.61

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