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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.10, 12,306.45 and 2,361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.10, 12,306.45 and 2,361.10 is: 3,541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.10 : 12,306.45 = 2,361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.10/12,306.45 = 2,361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.10x = 12,306.45 × 2,361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.10x = 29,056,759.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,056,759.10/8,205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.30

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