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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.53, 12,275.55 and 2,340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.53, 12,275.55 and 2,340.14 is: 3,510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.53 : 12,275.55 = 2,340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.53/12,275.55 = 2,340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.53x = 12,275.55 × 2,340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.53x = 28,726,513.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,726,513.25/8,183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.28

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