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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,182.83, 12,273.94 and 2,339.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,182.83, 12,273.94 and 2,339.43 is: 3,509.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,182.83 : 12,273.94 = 2,339.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,182.83/12,273.94 = 2,339.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,182.83x = 12,273.94 × 2,339.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,182.83x = 28,714,023.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,714,023.45/8,182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.06

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