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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,208.83, 12,309.59 and 2,364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,208.83, 12,309.59 and 2,364.08 is: 3,545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,208.83 : 12,309.59 = 2,364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,208.83/12,309.59 = 2,364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,208.83x = 12,309.59 × 2,364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,208.83x = 29,100,782.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,100,782.16/8,208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.06

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