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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.59, 12,446.42 and 2,373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.59, 12,446.42 and 2,373.23 is: 3,560.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.59 : 12,446.42 = 2,373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.59/12,446.42 = 2,373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.59x = 12,446.42 × 2,373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.59x = 29,538,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,538,217.34/8,296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.28

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