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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.51, 12,307.30 and 2,361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.51, 12,307.30 and 2,361.17 is: 3,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.51 : 12,307.30 = 2,361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.51/12,307.30 = 2,361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.51x = 12,307.30 × 2,361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.51x = 29,059,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,059,560.10/8,204.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.90

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