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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,201.73, 12,298.90 and 2,356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,201.73, 12,298.90 and 2,356.97 is: 3,534.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,201.73 : 12,298.90 = 2,356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,201.73/12,298.90 = 2,356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,201.73x = 12,298.90 × 2,356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,201.73x = 28,988,138.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,988,138.33/8,201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.39

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