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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,357.22, 12,536.62 and 2,353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,357.22, 12,536.62 and 2,353.28 is: 3,530.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,357.22 : 12,536.62 = 2,353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,357.22/12,536.62 = 2,353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,357.22x = 12,536.62 × 2,353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,357.22x = 29,502,114.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,502,114.43/8,357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.14

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