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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.80, 12,316.46 and 2,665.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.80, 12,316.46 and 2,665.64 is: 3,998.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.80 : 12,316.46 = 2,665.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.80/12,316.46 = 2,665.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.80x = 12,316.46 × 2,665.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.80x = 32,831,248.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,831,248.43/8,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.06

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