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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.55, 12,270.93 and 2,336.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.55, 12,270.93 and 2,336.77 is: 3,504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.55 : 12,270.93 = 2,336.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.55/12,270.93 = 2,336.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.55x = 12,270.93 × 2,336.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.55x = 28,674,341.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,674,341.10/8,181.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.76

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