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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.35, 12,319.47 and 2,369.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.35, 12,319.47 and 2,369.01 is: 3,553.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.35 : 12,319.47 = 2,369.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.35/12,319.47 = 2,369.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.35x = 12,319.47 × 2,369.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.35x = 29,184,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,184,947.62/8,212.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.79

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