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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.80, 12,336.90 and 2,676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.80, 12,336.90 and 2,676.20 is: 4,014.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.80 : 12,336.90 = 2,676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.80/12,336.90 = 2,676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.80x = 12,336.90 × 2,676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.80x = 33,016,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,016,011.78/8,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.69

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