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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.39, 12,351.03 and 2,685.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.39, 12,351.03 and 2,685.16 is: 4,028.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.39 : 12,351.03 = 2,685.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.39/12,351.03 = 2,685.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.39x = 12,351.03 × 2,685.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.39x = 33,164,491.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,164,491.71/8,233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.05

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