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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.25, 12,303.38 and 2,358.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.25, 12,303.38 and 2,358.91 is: 3,538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.25 : 12,303.38 = 2,358.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.25/12,303.38 = 2,358.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.25x = 12,303.38 × 2,358.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.25x = 29,022,566.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,022,566.12/8,202.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.37

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