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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.66, 12,260.60 and 2,330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.66, 12,260.60 and 2,330.27 is: 3,495.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.66 : 12,260.60 = 2,330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.66/12,260.60 = 2,330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.66x = 12,260.60 × 2,330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.66x = 28,570,441.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,570,441.23/8,173.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.43

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