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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.68, 12,341.24 and 2,382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.68, 12,341.24 and 2,382.56 is: 3,574.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.68 : 12,341.24 = 2,382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.68/12,341.24 = 2,382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.68x = 12,341.24 × 2,382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.68x = 29,403,744.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,403,744.77/8,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.19

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