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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.92, 12,233.06 and 2,233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.92, 12,233.06 and 2,233.34 is: 3,349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.92 : 12,233.06 = 2,233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.92/12,233.06 = 2,233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.92x = 12,233.06 × 2,233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.92x = 27,320,564.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,320,564.14/8,155.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.78

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