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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.60, 12,315.12 and 2,366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.60, 12,315.12 and 2,366.64 is: 3,549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.60 : 12,315.12 = 2,366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.60/12,315.12 = 2,366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.60x = 12,315.12 × 2,366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.60x = 29,145,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,145,455.60/8,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.30

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