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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.58, 12,343.20 and 2,682.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.58, 12,343.20 and 2,682.46 is: 4,022.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.58 : 12,343.20 = 2,682.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.58/12,343.20 = 2,682.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.58x = 12,343.20 × 2,682.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.58x = 33,110,140.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,110,140.27/8,230.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.82

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