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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.44, 12,271.02 and 2,336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.44, 12,271.02 and 2,336.44 is: 3,504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.44 : 12,271.02 = 2,336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.44/12,271.02 = 2,336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.44x = 12,271.02 × 2,336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.44x = 28,670,501.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,670,501.97/8,180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.76

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