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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.74, 12,301.13 and 2,357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.74, 12,301.13 and 2,357.36 is: 3,536.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.74 : 12,301.13 = 2,357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.74/12,301.13 = 2,357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.74x = 12,301.13 × 2,357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.74x = 28,998,118.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,998,118.52/8,200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.04

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