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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,219.24, 12,327.14 and 2,883.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,219.24, 12,327.14 and 2,883.13 is: 4,324.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,219.24 : 12,327.14 = 2,883.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,219.24/12,327.14 = 2,883.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,219.24x = 12,327.14 × 2,883.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,219.24x = 35,540,705.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,540,705.83/8,219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.09

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