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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,227.98, 12,337.92 and 2,383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,227.98, 12,337.92 and 2,383.02 is: 3,573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,227.98 : 12,337.92 = 2,383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,227.98/12,337.92 = 2,383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,227.98x = 12,337.92 × 2,383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,227.98x = 29,401,510.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,401,510.12/8,227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.36

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