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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,227.41, 12,338.19 and 2,382.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,227.41, 12,338.19 and 2,382.81 is: 3,573.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,227.41 : 12,338.19 = 2,382.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,227.41/12,338.19 = 2,382.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,227.41x = 12,338.19 × 2,382.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,227.41x = 29,399,562.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,399,562.51/8,227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.37

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