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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.33, 12,440.45 and 2,369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.33, 12,440.45 and 2,369.75 is: 3,554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.33 : 12,440.45 = 2,369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.33/12,440.45 = 2,369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.33x = 12,440.45 × 2,369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.33x = 29,480,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,480,775.64/8,293.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.76

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