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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,536.36, 12,804.44 and 2,211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,536.36, 12,804.44 and 2,211.24 is: 3,316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,536.36 : 12,804.44 = 2,211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,536.36/12,804.44 = 2,211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,536.36x = 12,804.44 × 2,211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,536.36x = 28,313,689.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,313,689.91/8,536.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.83

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