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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.13, 12,264.78 and 2,333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.13, 12,264.78 and 2,333.59 is: 3,500.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.13 : 12,264.78 = 2,333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.13/12,264.78 = 2,333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.13x = 12,264.78 × 2,333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.13x = 28,620,967.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,620,967.96/8,177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.12

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