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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,361, 12,542.34 and 2,205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,361, 12,542.34 and 2,205 is: 3,307.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,361 : 12,542.34 = 2,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,361/12,542.34 = 2,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,361x = 12,542.34 × 2,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,361x = 27,655,859.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,655,859.70/8,361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.72

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