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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.89, 12,265.07 and 2,333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.89, 12,265.07 and 2,333.50 is: 3,500.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.89 : 12,265.07 = 2,333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.89/12,265.07 = 2,333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.89x = 12,265.07 × 2,333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.89x = 28,620,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,620,516.02/8,176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.17

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