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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.60, 12,302.70 and 2,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.60, 12,302.70 and 2,358.60 is: 3,537.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.60 : 12,302.70 = 2,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.60/12,302.70 = 2,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.60x = 12,302.70 × 2,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.60x = 29,017,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,017,148.22/8,202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.55

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