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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.17, 12,443.79 and 2,373.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.17, 12,443.79 and 2,373.87 is: 3,560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.17 : 12,443.79 = 2,373.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.17/12,443.79 = 2,373.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.17x = 12,443.79 × 2,373.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.17x = 29,539,939.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,539,939.77/8,297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.24

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