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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.96, 12,340.08 and 2,383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.96, 12,340.08 and 2,383.44 is: 3,575.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.96 : 12,340.08 = 2,383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.96/12,340.08 = 2,383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.96x = 12,340.08 × 2,383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.96x = 29,411,840.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,411,840.28/8,226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.06

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