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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.02, 12,275.15 and 2,340.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.02, 12,275.15 and 2,340.09 is: 3,510.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.02 : 12,275.15 = 2,340.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.02/12,275.15 = 2,340.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.02x = 12,275.15 × 2,340.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.02x = 28,724,955.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,724,955.76/8,183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.31

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