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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.28, 12,273.96 and 2,337.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.28, 12,273.96 and 2,337.94 is: 3,507.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.28 : 12,273.96 = 2,337.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.28/12,273.96 = 2,337.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.28x = 12,273.96 × 2,337.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.28x = 28,695,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,695,782.04/8,181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.49

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