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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.88, 12,344.40 and 2,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.88, 12,344.40 and 2,682.80 is: 4,023.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.88 : 12,344.40 = 2,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.88/12,344.40 = 2,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.88x = 12,344.40 × 2,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.88x = 33,117,556.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,117,556.32/8,230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.57

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