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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.72, 12,277.08 and 2,341.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.72, 12,277.08 and 2,341.33 is: 3,511.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.72 : 12,277.08 = 2,341.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.72/12,277.08 = 2,341.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.72x = 12,277.08 × 2,341.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.72x = 28,744,633.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,744,633.22/8,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.99

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