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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.04, 12,398.22 and 2,341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.04, 12,398.22 and 2,341.84 is: 3,512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.04 : 12,398.22 = 2,341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.04/12,398.22 = 2,341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.04x = 12,398.22 × 2,341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.04x = 29,034,647.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,034,647.52/8,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.95

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