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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,208.20, 12,309.42 and 2,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,208.20, 12,309.42 and 2,363.24 is: 3,544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,208.20 : 12,309.42 = 2,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,208.20/12,309.42 = 2,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,208.20x = 12,309.42 × 2,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,208.20x = 29,090,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,090,113.72/8,208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.03

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