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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,208.84, 12,310.08 and 2,660.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,208.84, 12,310.08 and 2,660.85 is: 3,990.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,208.84 : 12,310.08 = 2,660.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,208.84/12,310.08 = 2,660.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,208.84x = 12,310.08 × 2,660.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,208.84x = 32,755,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,755,266.39/8,208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.24

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