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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.98, 12,266.54 and 2,333.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.98, 12,266.54 and 2,333.75 is: 3,500.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.98 : 12,266.54 = 2,333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.98/12,266.54 = 2,333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.98x = 12,266.54 × 2,333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.98x = 28,626,973.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,626,973.48/8,176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.92

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