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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.52, 12,350.26 and 2,761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.52, 12,350.26 and 2,761.52 is: 4,142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.52 : 12,350.26 = 2,761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.52/12,350.26 = 2,761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.52x = 12,350.26 × 2,761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.52x = 34,105,490.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,105,490.00/8,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.27

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