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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.34, 12,313.83 and 2,663.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.34, 12,313.83 and 2,663.35 is: 3,993.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.34 : 12,313.83 = 2,663.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.34/12,313.83 = 2,663.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.34x = 12,313.83 × 2,663.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.34x = 32,796,039.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,796,039.13/8,211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.99

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