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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.20, 12,306.42 and 2,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.20, 12,306.42 and 2,361.24 is: 3,541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.20 : 12,306.42 = 2,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.20/12,306.42 = 2,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.20x = 12,306.42 × 2,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.20x = 29,058,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,058,411.16/8,206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.03

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