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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.08, 12,271.74 and 2,337.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.08, 12,271.74 and 2,337.67 is: 3,506.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.08 : 12,271.74 = 2,337.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.08/12,271.74 = 2,337.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.08x = 12,271.74 × 2,337.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.08x = 28,687,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,687,285.02/8,181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.54

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