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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.04, 12,267.38 and 2,333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.04, 12,267.38 and 2,333.70 is: 3,501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.04 : 12,267.38 = 2,333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.04/12,267.38 = 2,333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.04x = 12,267.38 × 2,333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.04x = 28,628,384.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,628,384.71/8,177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.07

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