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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.55, 12,337.41 and 2,382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.55, 12,337.41 and 2,382.16 is: 3,572.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.55 : 12,337.41 = 2,382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.55/12,337.41 = 2,382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.55x = 12,337.41 × 2,382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.55x = 29,389,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,389,685.83/8,225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.98

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