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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.28, 12,304.14 and 2,359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.28, 12,304.14 and 2,359.48 is: 3,539.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.28 : 12,304.14 = 2,359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.28/12,304.14 = 2,359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.28x = 12,304.14 × 2,359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.28x = 29,031,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,031,372.25/8,202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.43

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