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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.69, 12,273.15 and 2,338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.69, 12,273.15 and 2,338.76 is: 3,508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.69 : 12,273.15 = 2,338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.69/12,273.15 = 2,338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.69x = 12,273.15 × 2,338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.69x = 28,703,890.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,703,890.93/8,181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.31

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