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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.70, 12,265.06 and 2,333.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.70, 12,265.06 and 2,333.31 is: 3,499.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.70 : 12,265.06 = 2,333.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.70/12,265.06 = 2,333.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.70x = 12,265.06 × 2,333.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.70x = 28,618,180.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,618,180.75/8,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.97

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