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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.62, 12,268.87 and 2,337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.62, 12,268.87 and 2,337.26 is: 3,505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.62 : 12,268.87 = 2,337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.62/12,268.87 = 2,337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.62x = 12,268.87 × 2,337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.62x = 28,675,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,675,539.10/8,180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.30

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