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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.42, 12,313.07 and 2,660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.42, 12,313.07 and 2,660.76 is: 3,991.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.42 : 12,313.07 = 2,660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.42/12,313.07 = 2,660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.42x = 12,313.07 × 2,660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.42x = 32,762,124.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,762,124.13/8,207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.77

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