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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,487.83, 12,732.23 and 2,247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,487.83, 12,732.23 and 2,247.68 is: 3,371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,487.83 : 12,732.23 = 2,247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,487.83/12,732.23 = 2,247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,487.83x = 12,732.23 × 2,247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,487.83x = 28,617,978.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,617,978.73/8,487.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.65

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