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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.24, 12,264.77 and 2,333.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.24, 12,264.77 and 2,333.71 is: 3,500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.24 : 12,264.77 = 2,333.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.24/12,264.77 = 2,333.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.24x = 12,264.77 × 2,333.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.24x = 28,622,416.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,622,416.40/8,176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.68

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