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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218.78, 12,328.09 and 2,375.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218.78, 12,328.09 and 2,375.34 is: 3,562.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218.78 : 12,328.09 = 2,375.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218.78/12,328.09 = 2,375.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218.78x = 12,328.09 × 2,375.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218.78x = 29,283,405.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,283,405.30/8,218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.99

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