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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.62, 12,273.37 and 2,340.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.62, 12,273.37 and 2,340.26 is: 3,509.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.62 : 12,273.37 = 2,340.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.62/12,273.37 = 2,340.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.62x = 12,273.37 × 2,340.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.62x = 28,722,876.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,722,876.88/8,183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.80

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