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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,447.04, 12,669.20 and 2,523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,447.04, 12,669.20 and 2,523.84 is: 3,785.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,447.04 : 12,669.20 = 2,523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,447.04/12,669.20 = 2,523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,447.04x = 12,669.20 × 2,523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,447.04x = 31,975,033.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,975,033.73/8,447.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.35

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