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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.41, 12,259.77 and 2,330.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.41, 12,259.77 and 2,330.01 is: 3,494.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.41 : 12,259.77 = 2,330.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.41/12,259.77 = 2,330.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.41x = 12,259.77 × 2,330.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.41x = 28,565,386.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,565,386.70/8,173.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.92

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