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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.10, 12,303.15 and 2,278.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.10, 12,303.15 and 2,278.98 is: 3,418.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.10 : 12,303.15 = 2,278.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.10/12,303.15 = 2,278.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.10x = 12,303.15 × 2,278.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.10x = 28,038,571.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,038,571.27/8,202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.46

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