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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.84, 12,446.79 and 2,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.84, 12,446.79 and 2,373.48 is: 3,560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.84 : 12,446.79 = 2,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.84/12,446.79 = 2,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.84x = 12,446.79 × 2,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.84x = 29,542,207.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,542,207.13/8,296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.66

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