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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.91, 12,309.33 and 2,284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.91, 12,309.33 and 2,284.24 is: 3,426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.91 : 12,309.33 = 2,284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.91/12,309.33 = 2,284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.91x = 12,309.33 × 2,284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.91x = 28,117,437.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,117,437.89/8,206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.07

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