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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.05, 12,338.17 and 2,382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.05, 12,338.17 and 2,382.66 is: 3,573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.05 : 12,338.17 = 2,382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.05/12,338.17 = 2,382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.05x = 12,338.17 × 2,382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.05x = 29,397,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,397,652.22/8,226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.73

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