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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.98, 12,309.39 and 2,284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.98, 12,309.39 and 2,284.26 is: 3,426.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.98 : 12,309.39 = 2,284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.98/12,309.39 = 2,284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.98x = 12,309.39 × 2,284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.98x = 28,117,847.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,117,847.20/8,206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.09

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