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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.15, 12,311.25 and 2,363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.15, 12,311.25 and 2,363.22 is: 3,545.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.15 : 12,311.25 = 2,363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.15/12,311.25 = 2,363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.15x = 12,311.25 × 2,363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.15x = 29,094,192.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,094,192.23/8,206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.41

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