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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.35, 12,349.98 and 2,686.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.35, 12,349.98 and 2,686.70 is: 4,030.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.35 : 12,349.98 = 2,686.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.35/12,349.98 = 2,686.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.35x = 12,349.98 × 2,686.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.35x = 33,180,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,180,725.92/8,233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.04

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