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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.61, 12,258.39 and 2,330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.61, 12,258.39 and 2,330.27 is: 3,494.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.61 : 12,258.39 = 2,330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.61/12,258.39 = 2,330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.61x = 12,258.39 × 2,330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.61x = 28,565,358.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,565,358.47/8,173.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.83

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