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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.84, 12,309.75 and 2,362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.84, 12,309.75 and 2,362.50 is: 3,544.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.84 : 12,309.75 = 2,362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.84/12,309.75 = 2,362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.84x = 12,309.75 × 2,362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.84x = 29,081,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,081,784.38/8,205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.04

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