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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.82, 12,318.15 and 2,370.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.82, 12,318.15 and 2,370.02 is: 3,554.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.82 : 12,318.15 = 2,370.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.82/12,318.15 = 2,370.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.82x = 12,318.15 × 2,370.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.82x = 29,194,261.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,194,261.86/8,212.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.72

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