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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.18, 12,311.10 and 2,362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.18, 12,311.10 and 2,362.34 is: 3,544.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.18 : 12,311.10 = 2,362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.18/12,311.10 = 2,362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.18x = 12,311.10 × 2,362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.18x = 29,083,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,083,003.97/8,206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.04

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