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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,208.81, 12,315.16 and 2,662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,208.81, 12,315.16 and 2,662.16 is: 3,993.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,208.81 : 12,315.16 = 2,662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,208.81/12,315.16 = 2,662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,208.81x = 12,315.16 × 2,662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,208.81x = 32,784,926.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,784,926.35/8,208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.87

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