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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.09, 12,318.14 and 2,665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.09, 12,318.14 and 2,665.44 is: 3,998.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.09 : 12,318.14 = 2,665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.09/12,318.14 = 2,665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.09x = 12,318.14 × 2,665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.09x = 32,833,263.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,833,263.08/8,212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.16

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