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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.42, 12,338.25 and 2,381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.42, 12,338.25 and 2,381.08 is: 3,572.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.42 : 12,338.25 = 2,381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.42/12,338.25 = 2,381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.42x = 12,338.25 × 2,381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.42x = 29,378,360.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,378,360.31/8,224.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.09

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