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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.80, 12,314.70 and 2,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.80, 12,314.70 and 2,366.60 is: 3,549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.80 : 12,314.70 = 2,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.80/12,314.70 = 2,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.80x = 12,314.70 × 2,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.80x = 29,143,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,143,969.02/8,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.90

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