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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.99, 12,315.00 and 2,663.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.99, 12,315.00 and 2,663.77 is: 3,995.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.99 : 12,315.00 = 2,663.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.99/12,315.00 = 2,663.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.99x = 12,315.00 × 2,663.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.99x = 32,804,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,804,307.90/8,209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.66

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