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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.22, 12,306.33 and 2,360.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.22, 12,306.33 and 2,360.82 is: 3,541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.22 : 12,306.33 = 2,360.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.22/12,306.33 = 2,360.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.22x = 12,306.33 × 2,360.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.22x = 29,053,029.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,053,029.99/8,204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.23

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