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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.32, 12,263.40 and 2,333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.32, 12,263.40 and 2,333.46 is: 3,499.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.32 : 12,263.40 = 2,333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.32/12,263.40 = 2,333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.32x = 12,263.40 × 2,333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.32x = 28,616,153.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,616,153.36/8,176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.88

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