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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.46, 12,339.66 and 2,383.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.46, 12,339.66 and 2,383.06 is: 3,574.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.46 : 12,339.66 = 2,383.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.46/12,339.66 = 2,383.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.46x = 12,339.66 × 2,383.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.46x = 29,406,150.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,406,150.16/8,226.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.58

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