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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.19, 12,328.61 and 2,673.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.19, 12,328.61 and 2,673.24 is: 4,007.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.19 : 12,328.61 = 2,673.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.19/12,328.61 = 2,673.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.19x = 12,328.61 × 2,673.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.19x = 32,957,273.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,957,273.80/8,223.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.85

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