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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,221.52, 12,333.44 and 2,673.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,221.52, 12,333.44 and 2,673.08 is: 4,010.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,221.52 : 12,333.44 = 2,673.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,221.52/12,333.44 = 2,673.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,221.52x = 12,333.44 × 2,673.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,221.52x = 32,968,271.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,968,271.80/8,221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.00

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