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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.23, 12,333.13 and 2,676.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.23, 12,333.13 and 2,676.23 is: 4,013.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.23 : 12,333.13 = 2,676.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.23/12,333.13 = 2,676.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.23x = 12,333.13 × 2,676.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.23x = 33,006,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,006,224.14/8,224.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.29

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