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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.80, 12,266 and 2,335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.80, 12,266 and 2,335.02 is: 3,501.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.80 : 12,266 = 2,335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.80/12,266 = 2,335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.80x = 12,266 × 2,335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.80x = 28,641,355.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,641,355.32/8,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.47

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