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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.21, 12,318.62 and 2,665.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.21, 12,318.62 and 2,665.12 is: 3,998.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.21 : 12,318.62 = 2,665.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.21/12,318.62 = 2,665.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.21x = 12,318.62 × 2,665.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.21x = 32,830,600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,830,600.53/8,211.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.27

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