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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.54, 12,350.53 and 2,687.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.54, 12,350.53 and 2,687.22 is: 4,030.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.54 : 12,350.53 = 2,687.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.54/12,350.53 = 2,687.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.54x = 12,350.53 × 2,687.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.54x = 33,188,591.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,188,591.23/8,233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.90

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