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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.30, 12,266.06 and 2,333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.30, 12,266.06 and 2,333.91 is: 3,500.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.30 : 12,266.06 = 2,333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.30/12,266.06 = 2,333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.30x = 12,266.06 × 2,333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.30x = 28,627,880.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,627,880.09/8,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.90

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