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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,356.68, 12,534.84 and 2,200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,356.68, 12,534.84 and 2,200.68 is: 3,300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,356.68 : 12,534.84 = 2,200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,356.68/12,534.84 = 2,200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,356.68x = 12,534.84 × 2,200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,356.68x = 27,585,171.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,585,171.69/8,356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.97

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