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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,216.52, 12,322.35 and 2,373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,216.52, 12,322.35 and 2,373.18 is: 3,559.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,216.52 : 12,322.35 = 2,373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,216.52/12,322.35 = 2,373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,216.52x = 12,322.35 × 2,373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,216.52x = 29,243,154.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,243,154.57/8,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.07

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