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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.45, 12,438.23 and 2,370.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.45, 12,438.23 and 2,370.17 is: 3,554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.45 : 12,438.23 = 2,370.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.45/12,438.23 = 2,370.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.45x = 12,438.23 × 2,370.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.45x = 29,480,723.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,480,723.86/8,293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.70

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