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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.56, 12,313.86 and 2,662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.56, 12,313.86 and 2,662.44 is: 3,993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.56 : 12,313.86 = 2,662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.56/12,313.86 = 2,662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.56x = 12,313.86 × 2,662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.56x = 32,784,913.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,784,913.42/8,209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.50

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