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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.26, 12,339.92 and 2,382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.26, 12,339.92 and 2,382.46 is: 3,574.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.26 : 12,339.92 = 2,382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.26/12,339.92 = 2,382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.26x = 12,339.92 × 2,382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.26x = 29,399,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,399,365.80/8,225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.28

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