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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.18, 12,309.60 and 2,361.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.18, 12,309.60 and 2,361.34 is: 3,542.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.18 : 12,309.60 = 2,361.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.18/12,309.60 = 2,361.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.18x = 12,309.60 × 2,361.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.18x = 29,067,105.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,067,105.86/8,205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.53

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