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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,210.66, 12,316.14 and 2,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,210.66, 12,316.14 and 2,664 is: 3,996.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,210.66 : 12,316.14 = 2,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,210.66/12,316.14 = 2,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,210.66x = 12,316.14 × 2,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,210.66x = 32,810,196.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,810,196.96/8,210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.05

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