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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.46, 12,260.12 and 2,330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.46, 12,260.12 and 2,330.09 is: 3,495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.46 : 12,260.12 = 2,330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.46/12,260.12 = 2,330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.46x = 12,260.12 × 2,330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.46x = 28,567,110.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,567,110.06/8,173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.11

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