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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.53, 12,335.97 and 2,675.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.53, 12,335.97 and 2,675.39 is: 4,013.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.53 : 12,335.97 = 2,675.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.53/12,335.97 = 2,675.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.53x = 12,335.97 × 2,675.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.53x = 33,003,530.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,003,530.78/8,223.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.30

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