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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.27, 12,318.85 and 2,664.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.27, 12,318.85 and 2,664.62 is: 3,997.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.27 : 12,318.85 = 2,664.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.27/12,318.85 = 2,664.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.27x = 12,318.85 × 2,664.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.27x = 32,825,054.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,825,054.09/8,211.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.56

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