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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.70, 12,306.51 and 2,361.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.70, 12,306.51 and 2,361.90 is: 3,542.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.70 : 12,306.51 = 2,361.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.70/12,306.51 = 2,361.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.70x = 12,306.51 × 2,361.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.70x = 29,066,745.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,066,745.97/8,204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.69

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