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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.50, 12,305.83 and 2,359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.50, 12,305.83 and 2,359.12 is: 3,539.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.50 : 12,305.83 = 2,359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.50/12,305.83 = 2,359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.50x = 12,305.83 × 2,359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.50x = 29,030,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,030,929.67/8,202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.28

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