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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,216.20, 12,324.70 and 2,293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,216.20, 12,324.70 and 2,293.08 is: 3,439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,216.20 : 12,324.70 = 2,293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,216.20/12,324.70 = 2,293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,216.20x = 12,324.70 × 2,293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,216.20x = 28,261,461.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,261,461.45/8,216.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.72

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