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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.06, 12,490.59 and 2,322.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.06, 12,490.59 and 2,322.90 is: 3,484.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.06 : 12,490.59 = 2,322.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.06/12,490.59 = 2,322.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.06x = 12,490.59 × 2,322.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.06x = 29,014,359.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,014,359.38/8,327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.35

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