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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,203.56, 12,303.54 and 2,358.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,203.56, 12,303.54 and 2,358.90 is: 3,537.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,203.56 : 12,303.54 = 2,358.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,203.56/12,303.54 = 2,358.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,203.56x = 12,303.54 × 2,358.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,203.56x = 29,022,820.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,022,820.51/8,203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.83

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