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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.98, 12,337.12 and 2,675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.98, 12,337.12 and 2,675.52 is: 4,013.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.98 : 12,337.12 = 2,675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.98/12,337.12 = 2,675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.98x = 12,337.12 × 2,675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.98x = 33,008,211.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,008,211.30/8,223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.65

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