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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,185.70, 12,278.67 and 2,342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,185.70, 12,278.67 and 2,342.32 is: 3,513.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,185.70 : 12,278.67 = 2,342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,185.70/12,278.67 = 2,342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,185.70x = 12,278.67 × 2,342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,185.70x = 28,760,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,760,543.62/8,185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.51

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