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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.07, 12,346.67 and 2,966.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.07, 12,346.67 and 2,966.66 is: 4,448.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.07 : 12,346.67 = 2,966.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.07/12,346.67 = 2,966.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.07x = 12,346.67 × 2,966.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.07x = 36,628,295.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,628,295.46/8,233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.93

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