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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.24, 12,310.02 and 2,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.24, 12,310.02 and 2,362.96 is: 3,544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.24 : 12,310.02 = 2,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.24/12,310.02 = 2,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.24x = 12,310.02 × 2,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.24x = 29,088,084.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,088,084.86/8,206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.63

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