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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.60, 12,276.60 and 2,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.60, 12,276.60 and 2,341.20 is: 3,511.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.60 : 12,276.60 = 2,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.60/12,276.60 = 2,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.60x = 12,276.60 × 2,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.60x = 28,741,975.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,741,975.92/8,184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.71

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