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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225, 12,337.18 and 2,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225, 12,337.18 and 2,381 is: 3,571.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225 : 12,337.18 = 2,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225/12,337.18 = 2,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225x = 12,337.18 × 2,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225x = 29,374,825.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,374,825.58/8,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.41

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