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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.40, 12,308.20 and 2,658.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.40, 12,308.20 and 2,658.70 is: 3,988.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.40 : 12,308.20 = 2,658.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.40/12,308.20 = 2,658.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.40x = 12,308.20 × 2,658.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.40x = 32,723,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,723,811.34/8,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.08

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