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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218.34, 12,327.60 and 2,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218.34, 12,327.60 and 2,375 is: 3,562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218.34 : 12,327.60 = 2,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218.34/12,327.60 = 2,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218.34x = 12,327.60 × 2,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218.34x = 29,278,050
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,278,050/8,218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.53

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