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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.32, 12,306.96 and 2,360.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.32, 12,306.96 and 2,360.80 is: 3,541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.32 : 12,306.96 = 2,360.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.32/12,306.96 = 2,360.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.32x = 12,306.96 × 2,360.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.32x = 29,054,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,054,271.17/8,204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.34

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