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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,227.17, 12,341.43 and 2,681.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,227.17, 12,341.43 and 2,681.37 is: 4,022.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,227.17 : 12,341.43 = 2,681.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,227.17/12,341.43 = 2,681.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,227.17x = 12,341.43 × 2,681.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,227.17x = 33,091,940.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,091,940.16/8,227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.27

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