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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,227.80, 12,343.62 and 2,384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,227.80, 12,343.62 and 2,384.52 is: 3,577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,227.80 : 12,343.62 = 2,384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,227.80/12,343.62 = 2,384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,227.80x = 12,343.62 × 2,384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,227.80x = 29,433,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,433,608.76/8,227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.34

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