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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.53, 12,278.82 and 2,341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.53, 12,278.82 and 2,341.19 is: 3,512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.53 : 12,278.82 = 2,341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.53/12,278.82 = 2,341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.53x = 12,278.82 × 2,341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.53x = 28,747,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,747,050.60/8,184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.36

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