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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,221.83, 12,333.21 and 2,675.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,221.83, 12,333.21 and 2,675.66 is: 4,013.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,221.83 : 12,333.21 = 2,675.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,221.83/12,333.21 = 2,675.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,221.83x = 12,333.21 × 2,675.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,221.83x = 32,999,454.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,999,454.71/8,221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.64

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