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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.56, 12,442.28 and 2,373.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.56, 12,442.28 and 2,373.03 is: 3,558.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.56 : 12,442.28 = 2,373.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.56/12,442.28 = 2,373.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.56x = 12,442.28 × 2,373.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.56x = 29,525,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,525,891.84/8,296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.81

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