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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.22, 12,308.31 and 2,362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.22, 12,308.31 and 2,362.26 is: 3,542.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.22 : 12,308.31 = 2,362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.22/12,308.31 = 2,362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.22x = 12,308.31 × 2,362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.22x = 29,075,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,075,428.38/8,207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.66

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