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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.59, 12,262.44 and 2,330.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.59, 12,262.44 and 2,330.21 is: 3,495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.59 : 12,262.44 = 2,330.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.59/12,262.44 = 2,330.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.59x = 12,262.44 × 2,330.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.59x = 28,573,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,573,999.00/8,173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.89

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