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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,214.01, 12,323.06 and 2,370.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,214.01, 12,323.06 and 2,370.62 is: 3,556.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,214.01 : 12,323.06 = 2,370.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,214.01/12,323.06 = 2,370.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,214.01x = 12,323.06 × 2,370.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,214.01x = 29,213,257.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,213,257.69/8,214.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.52

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