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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.91, 12,446.86 and 2,375.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.91, 12,446.86 and 2,375.41 is: 3,563.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.91 : 12,446.86 = 2,375.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.91/12,446.86 = 2,375.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.91x = 12,446.86 × 2,375.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.91x = 29,566,395.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,566,395.71/8,297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.11

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