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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,214.84, 12,318.60 and 2,370.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,214.84, 12,318.60 and 2,370.06 is: 3,554.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,214.84 : 12,318.60 = 2,370.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,214.84/12,318.60 = 2,370.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,214.84x = 12,318.60 × 2,370.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,214.84x = 29,195,821.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,195,821.12/8,214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.03

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