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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.61, 12,262.89 and 2,333.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.61, 12,262.89 and 2,333.27 is: 3,499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.61 : 12,262.89 = 2,333.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.61/12,262.89 = 2,333.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.61x = 12,262.89 × 2,333.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.61x = 28,612,633.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,612,633.35/8,176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.33

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