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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,358.48, 12,536.76 and 2,202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,358.48, 12,536.76 and 2,202.96 is: 3,304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358.48 : 12,536.76 = 2,202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358.48/12,536.76 = 2,202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358.48x = 12,536.76 × 2,202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358.48x = 27,617,980.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,617,980.81/8,358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.19

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