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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.46, 12,312.04 and 2,660.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.46, 12,312.04 and 2,660.58 is: 3,991.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.46 : 12,312.04 = 2,660.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.46/12,312.04 = 2,660.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.46x = 12,312.04 × 2,660.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.46x = 32,757,167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,757,167.38/8,207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.15

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