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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.08, 12,316.68 and 2,367.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.08, 12,316.68 and 2,367.87 is: 3,551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.08 : 12,316.68 = 2,367.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.08/12,316.68 = 2,367.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.08x = 12,316.68 × 2,367.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.08x = 29,164,297.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,164,297.07/8,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.82

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