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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,234.20, 12,349.65 and 2,969.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,234.20, 12,349.65 and 2,969.06 is: 4,453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,234.20 : 12,349.65 = 2,969.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,234.20/12,349.65 = 2,969.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,234.20x = 12,349.65 × 2,969.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,234.20x = 36,666,851.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,666,851.83/8,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.00

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