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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.43, 12,281.09 and 2,344.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.43, 12,281.09 and 2,344.05 is: 3,516.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.43 : 12,281.09 = 2,344.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.43/12,281.09 = 2,344.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.43x = 12,281.09 × 2,344.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.43x = 28,787,477.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,787,477.29/8,187.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.06

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