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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,210.79, 12,315.92 and 2,367.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,210.79, 12,315.92 and 2,367.99 is: 3,551.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,210.79 : 12,315.92 = 2,367.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,210.79/12,315.92 = 2,367.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,210.79x = 12,315.92 × 2,367.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,210.79x = 29,163,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,163,963.56/8,210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.91

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