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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.33, 12,307.34 and 2,362.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.33, 12,307.34 and 2,362.57 is: 3,542.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.33 : 12,307.34 = 2,362.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.33/12,307.34 = 2,362.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.33x = 12,307.34 × 2,362.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.33x = 29,076,927.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,076,927.40/8,207.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.80

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