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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,210.94, 12,318.23 and 2,367.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,210.94, 12,318.23 and 2,367.09 is: 3,551.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,210.94 : 12,318.23 = 2,367.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,210.94/12,318.23 = 2,367.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,210.94x = 12,318.23 × 2,367.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,210.94x = 29,158,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,158,411.16/8,210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.17

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