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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.08, 12,263.18 and 2,330.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.08, 12,263.18 and 2,330.70 is: 3,496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.08 : 12,263.18 = 2,330.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.08/12,263.18 = 2,330.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.08x = 12,263.18 × 2,330.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.08x = 28,581,793.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,581,793.63/8,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.64

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