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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.02, 12,308.90 and 2,362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.02, 12,308.90 and 2,362.61 is: 3,543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.02 : 12,308.90 = 2,362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.02/12,308.90 = 2,362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.02x = 12,308.90 × 2,362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.02x = 29,081,149.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,081,149.19/8,206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.88

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