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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.02, 12,320.10 and 2,371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.02, 12,320.10 and 2,371.68 is: 3,556.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.02 : 12,320.10 = 2,371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.02/12,320.10 = 2,371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.02x = 12,320.10 × 2,371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.02x = 29,219,334.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,219,334.77/8,215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.82

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