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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,549.28, 12,822.36 and 2,309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,549.28, 12,822.36 and 2,309.76 is: 3,464.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,549.28 : 12,822.36 = 2,309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,549.28/12,822.36 = 2,309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,549.28x = 12,822.36 × 2,309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,549.28x = 29,616,574.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,616,574.23/8,549.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.22

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