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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.08, 12,339.12 and 2,382.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.08, 12,339.12 and 2,382.69 is: 3,574.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.08 : 12,339.12 = 2,382.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.08/12,339.12 = 2,382.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.08x = 12,339.12 × 2,382.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.08x = 29,400,353.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,400,353.04/8,226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.04

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