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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.24, 12,308.52 and 2,361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.24, 12,308.52 and 2,361.96 is: 3,543.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.24 : 12,308.52 = 2,361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.24/12,308.52 = 2,361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.24x = 12,308.52 × 2,361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.24x = 29,072,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,072,231.90/8,205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.13

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