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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,201.07, 12,301.74 and 2,357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,201.07, 12,301.74 and 2,357.70 is: 3,536.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,201.07 : 12,301.74 = 2,357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,201.07/12,301.74 = 2,357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,201.07x = 12,301.74 × 2,357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,201.07x = 29,003,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,003,812.40/8,201.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.59

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