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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.40, 12,313.18 and 2,364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.40, 12,313.18 and 2,364.52 is: 3,547.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.40 : 12,313.18 = 2,364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.40/12,313.18 = 2,364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.40x = 12,313.18 × 2,364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.40x = 29,114,760.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,114,760.37/8,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.38

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