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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.54, 12,332.52 and 2,675.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.54, 12,332.52 and 2,675.51 is: 4,012.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.54 : 12,332.52 = 2,675.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.54/12,332.52 = 2,675.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.54x = 12,332.52 × 2,675.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.54x = 32,995,780.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,995,780.59/8,223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.36

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