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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.57, 12,338.35 and 2,382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.57, 12,338.35 and 2,382.18 is: 3,573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.57 : 12,338.35 = 2,382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.57/12,338.35 = 2,382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.57x = 12,338.35 × 2,382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.57x = 29,392,125.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,392,125.08/8,225.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.26

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