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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,210.35, 12,312.96 and 2,662.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,210.35, 12,312.96 and 2,662.21 is: 3,992.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,210.35 : 12,312.96 = 2,662.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,210.35/12,312.96 = 2,662.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,210.35x = 12,312.96 × 2,662.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,210.35x = 32,779,685.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,779,685.24/8,210.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.48

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