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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.25, 12,318.36 and 2,665.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.25, 12,318.36 and 2,665.59 is: 3,998.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.25 : 12,318.36 = 2,665.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.25/12,318.36 = 2,665.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.25x = 12,318.36 × 2,665.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.25x = 32,835,683.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,835,683.90/8,212.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.38

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