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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,213.69, 12,320.54 and 2,290.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,213.69, 12,320.54 and 2,290.59 is: 3,435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,213.69 : 12,320.54 = 2,290.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,213.69/12,320.54 = 2,290.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,213.69x = 12,320.54 × 2,290.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,213.69x = 28,221,305.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,221,305.72/8,213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.89

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