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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.06, 12,301.26 and 2,357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.06, 12,301.26 and 2,357.40 is: 3,535.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.06 : 12,301.26 = 2,357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.06/12,301.26 = 2,357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.06x = 12,301.26 × 2,357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.06x = 28,998,990.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,998,990.32/8,202.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.57

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