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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.23, 12,334.63 and 2,677.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.23, 12,334.63 and 2,677.23 is: 4,014.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.23 : 12,334.63 = 2,677.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.23/12,334.63 = 2,677.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.23x = 12,334.63 × 2,677.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.23x = 33,022,641.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,022,641.47/8,225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.80

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