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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.22, 12,348.20 and 2,687.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.22, 12,348.20 and 2,687.16 is: 4,030.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.22 : 12,348.20 = 2,687.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.22/12,348.20 = 2,687.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.22x = 12,348.20 × 2,687.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.22x = 33,181,589.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,181,589.11/8,233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.21

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