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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,553.33, 12,831.30 and 2,313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,553.33, 12,831.30 and 2,313.54 is: 3,470.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,553.33 : 12,831.30 = 2,313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,553.33/12,831.30 = 2,313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,553.33x = 12,831.30 × 2,313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,553.33x = 29,685,725.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,685,725.80/8,553.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.66

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