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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,185.92, 12,276.06 and 2,340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,185.92, 12,276.06 and 2,340.96 is: 3,510.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,185.92 : 12,276.06 = 2,340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,185.92/12,276.06 = 2,340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,185.92x = 12,276.06 × 2,340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,185.92x = 28,737,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,737,765.42/8,185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.63

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