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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.51, 12,313.19 and 2,660.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.51, 12,313.19 and 2,660.85 is: 3,991.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.51 : 12,313.19 = 2,660.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.51/12,313.19 = 2,660.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.51x = 12,313.19 × 2,660.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.51x = 32,763,558.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,763,558.26/8,207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.90

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