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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.52, 12,275.25 and 2,340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.52, 12,275.25 and 2,340.12 is: 3,510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.52 : 12,275.25 = 2,340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.52/12,275.25 = 2,340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.52x = 12,275.25 × 2,340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.52x = 28,725,558.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,725,558.03/8,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.17

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