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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,213.40, 12,322.13 and 2,370.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,213.40, 12,322.13 and 2,370.47 is: 3,556.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,213.40 : 12,322.13 = 2,370.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,213.40/12,322.13 = 2,370.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,213.40x = 12,322.13 × 2,370.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,213.40x = 29,209,166.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,209,166.04/8,213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.28

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