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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.96, 12,435.59 and 2,367.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.96, 12,435.59 and 2,367.27 is: 3,551.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.96 : 12,435.59 = 2,367.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.96/12,435.59 = 2,367.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.96x = 12,435.59 × 2,367.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.96x = 29,438,387.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,438,387.30/8,289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.09

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