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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,482, 12,723.36 and 2,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,482, 12,723.36 and 2,326 is: 3,489.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,482 : 12,723.36 = 2,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,482/12,723.36 = 2,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,482x = 12,723.36 × 2,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,482x = 29,594,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,594,535.36/8,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.10

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