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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.05, 12,334.73 and 2,676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.05, 12,334.73 and 2,676.38 is: 4,014.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.05 : 12,334.73 = 2,676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.05/12,334.73 = 2,676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.05x = 12,334.73 × 2,676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.05x = 33,012,363.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,012,363.00/8,223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.61

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