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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.23, 12,594.48 and 2,475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.23, 12,594.48 and 2,475.34 is: 3,711.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.23 : 12,594.48 = 2,475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.23/12,594.48 = 2,475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.23x = 12,594.48 × 2,475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.23x = 31,175,620.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,175,620.12/8,399.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.72

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