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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.80, 12,311.97 and 2,661.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.80, 12,311.97 and 2,661.19 is: 3,991.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.80 : 12,311.97 = 2,661.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.80/12,311.97 = 2,661.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.80x = 12,311.97 × 2,661.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.80x = 32,764,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,764,450.68/8,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.87

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