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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.93, 12,336.57 and 2,381.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.93, 12,336.57 and 2,381.00 is: 3,571.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.93 : 12,336.57 = 2,381.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.93/12,336.57 = 2,381.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.93x = 12,336.57 × 2,381.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.93x = 29,373,311.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,373,311.49/8,223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.69

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