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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.83, 12,272.45 and 2,338.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.83, 12,272.45 and 2,338.43 is: 3,507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.83 : 12,272.45 = 2,338.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.83/12,272.45 = 2,338.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.83x = 12,272.45 × 2,338.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.83x = 28,698,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,698,192.20/8,181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.55

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