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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.87, 12,333.23 and 2,377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.87, 12,333.23 and 2,377.32 is: 3,566.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.87 : 12,333.23 = 2,377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.87/12,333.23 = 2,377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.87x = 12,333.23 × 2,377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.87x = 29,320,022.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,320,022.46/8,220.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.54

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