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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,216.72, 12,324.04 and 2,294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,216.72, 12,324.04 and 2,294.06 is: 3,440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,216.72 : 12,324.04 = 2,294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,216.72/12,324.04 = 2,294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,216.72x = 12,324.04 × 2,294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,216.72x = 28,272,087.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,272,087.20/8,216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.80

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