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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.04, 12,314.85 and 2,664.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.04, 12,314.85 and 2,664.05 is: 3,995.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.04 : 12,314.85 = 2,664.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.04/12,314.85 = 2,664.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.04x = 12,314.85 × 2,664.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.04x = 32,807,314.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,807,314.57/8,212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.03

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