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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.37, 12,311.10 and 2,364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.37, 12,311.10 and 2,364.12 is: 3,546.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.37 : 12,311.10 = 2,364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.37/12,311.10 = 2,364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.37x = 12,311.10 × 2,364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.37x = 29,104,917.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,104,917.73/8,207.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.19

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