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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.83, 12,275.44 and 2,340.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.83, 12,275.44 and 2,340.43 is: 3,510.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.83 : 12,275.44 = 2,340.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.83/12,275.44 = 2,340.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.83x = 12,275.44 × 2,340.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.83x = 28,729,808.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,729,808.04/8,183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.56

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