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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.68, 12,311.85 and 2,362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.68, 12,311.85 and 2,362.84 is: 3,544.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.68 : 12,311.85 = 2,362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.68/12,311.85 = 2,362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.68x = 12,311.85 × 2,362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.68x = 29,090,931.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,090,931.65/8,206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.79

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