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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,182.02, 12,273.65 and 2,339.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,182.02, 12,273.65 and 2,339.09 is: 3,508.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,182.02 : 12,273.65 = 2,339.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,182.02/12,273.65 = 2,339.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,182.02x = 12,273.65 × 2,339.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,182.02x = 28,709,153.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,709,153.71/8,182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.81

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