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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.25, 12,306.78 and 2,361.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.25, 12,306.78 and 2,361.33 is: 3,542.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.25 : 12,306.78 = 2,361.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.25/12,306.78 = 2,361.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.25x = 12,306.78 × 2,361.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.25x = 29,060,368.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,060,368.82/8,204.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.11

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