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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.08, 12,313.69 and 2,662.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.08, 12,313.69 and 2,662.43 is: 3,993.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.08 : 12,313.69 = 2,662.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.08/12,313.69 = 2,662.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.08x = 12,313.69 × 2,662.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.08x = 32,784,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,784,269.44/8,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.66

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