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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.41, 12,277.32 and 2,261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.41, 12,277.32 and 2,261.30 is: 3,392.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.41 : 12,277.32 = 2,261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.41/12,277.32 = 2,261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.41x = 12,277.32 × 2,261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.41x = 27,762,703.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,762,703.72/8,184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.14

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