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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.62, 12,262.44 and 2,330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.62, 12,262.44 and 2,330.16 is: 3,495.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.62 : 12,262.44 = 2,330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.62/12,262.44 = 2,330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.62x = 12,262.44 × 2,330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.62x = 28,573,447.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,573,447.19/8,173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.81

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