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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,210.57, 12,316.46 and 2,367.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,210.57, 12,316.46 and 2,367.63 is: 3,551.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,210.57 : 12,316.46 = 2,367.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,210.57/12,316.46 = 2,367.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,210.57x = 12,316.46 × 2,367.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,210.57x = 29,160,808.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,160,808.35/8,210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.62

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