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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.63, 12,317.44 and 2,055.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.63, 12,317.44 and 2,055.63 is: 3,083.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.63 : 12,317.44 = 2,055.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.63/12,317.44 = 2,055.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.63x = 12,317.44 × 2,055.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.63x = 25,320,099.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,320,099.19/8,211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.44

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