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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,182.37, 12,273.31 and 2,259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,182.37, 12,273.31 and 2,259.62 is: 3,389.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,182.37 : 12,273.31 = 2,259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,182.37/12,273.31 = 2,259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,182.37x = 12,273.31 × 2,259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,182.37x = 27,732,986.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,732,986.06/8,182.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.36

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