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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.32, 12,339.48 and 2,383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.32, 12,339.48 and 2,383.52 is: 3,575.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.32 : 12,339.48 = 2,383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.32/12,339.48 = 2,383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.32x = 12,339.48 × 2,383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.32x = 29,411,397.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,411,397.37/8,226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.28

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