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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.92, 12,273.03 and 2,338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.92, 12,273.03 and 2,338.96 is: 3,507.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.92 : 12,273.03 = 2,338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.92/12,273.03 = 2,338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.92x = 12,273.03 × 2,338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.92x = 28,706,126.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,706,126.25/8,183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.63

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