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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,210.26, 12,315.66 and 2,366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,210.26, 12,315.66 and 2,366.92 is: 3,550.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,210.26 : 12,315.66 = 2,366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,210.26/12,315.66 = 2,366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,210.26x = 12,315.66 × 2,366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,210.26x = 29,150,181.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,150,181.97/8,210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.46

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