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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.10, 12,304.23 and 2,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.10, 12,304.23 and 2,359.30 is: 3,539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.10 : 12,304.23 = 2,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.10/12,304.23 = 2,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.10x = 12,304.23 × 2,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.10x = 29,029,369.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,029,369.84/8,202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.26

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