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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,214.76, 12,320.34 and 2,371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,214.76, 12,320.34 and 2,371.24 is: 3,556.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,214.76 : 12,320.34 = 2,371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,214.76/12,320.34 = 2,371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,214.76x = 12,320.34 × 2,371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,214.76x = 29,214,483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,214,483.02/8,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.34

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