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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.32, 12,318.92 and 2,664.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.32, 12,318.92 and 2,664.66 is: 3,997.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.32 : 12,318.92 = 2,664.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.32/12,318.92 = 2,664.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.32x = 12,318.92 × 2,664.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.32x = 32,825,720.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,825,720.04/8,211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.62

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