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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.69, 12,265.19 and 2,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.69, 12,265.19 and 2,333.44 is: 3,500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.69 : 12,265.19 = 2,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.69/12,265.19 = 2,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.69x = 12,265.19 × 2,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.69x = 28,620,084.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,620,084.95/8,176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.20

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