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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,216.19, 12,326.11 and 2,372.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,216.19, 12,326.11 and 2,372.36 is: 3,559.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,216.19 : 12,326.11 = 2,372.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,216.19/12,326.11 = 2,372.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,216.19x = 12,326.11 × 2,372.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,216.19x = 29,241,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,241,902.76/8,216.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.06

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