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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,214.06, 12,319.29 and 2,369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,214.06, 12,319.29 and 2,369.40 is: 3,553.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,214.06 : 12,319.29 = 2,369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,214.06/12,319.29 = 2,369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,214.06x = 12,319.29 × 2,369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,214.06x = 29,189,325.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,189,325.73/8,214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.58

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