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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.97, 12,270.56 and 2,337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.97, 12,270.56 and 2,337.04 is: 3,505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.97 : 12,270.56 = 2,337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.97/12,270.56 = 2,337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.97x = 12,270.56 × 2,337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.97x = 28,676,747.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,676,747.18/8,179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.73

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