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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,203.74, 12,305.63 and 2,360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,203.74, 12,305.63 and 2,360.36 is: 3,540.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,203.74 : 12,305.63 = 2,360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,203.74/12,305.63 = 2,360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,203.74x = 12,305.63 × 2,360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,203.74x = 29,045,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,045,643.50/8,203.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.54

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