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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.08, 12,306.54 and 2,658.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.08, 12,306.54 and 2,658.12 is: 3,986.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.08 : 12,306.54 = 2,658.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.08/12,306.54 = 2,658.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.08x = 12,306.54 × 2,658.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.08x = 32,712,260.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,712,260.10/8,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.34

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