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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.60, 12,316.02 and 2,366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.60, 12,316.02 and 2,366.26 is: 3,549.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.60 : 12,316.02 = 2,366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.60/12,316.02 = 2,366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.60x = 12,316.02 × 2,366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.60x = 29,142,905.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,142,905.49/8,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.86

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