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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.39, 12,272.09 and 2,338.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.39, 12,272.09 and 2,338.00 is: 3,507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.39 : 12,272.09 = 2,338.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.39/12,272.09 = 2,338.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.39x = 12,272.09 × 2,338.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.39x = 28,692,167.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,692,167.61/8,181.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.00

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