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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.95, 12,300.10 and 2,356.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.95, 12,300.10 and 2,356.23 is: 3,533.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.95 : 12,300.10 = 2,356.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.95/12,300.10 = 2,356.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.95x = 12,300.10 × 2,356.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.95x = 28,981,864.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,981,864.62/8,200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.96

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