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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.88, 12,322.06 and 2,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.88, 12,322.06 and 2,666.40 is: 4,000.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.88 : 12,322.06 = 2,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.88/12,322.06 = 2,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.88x = 12,322.06 × 2,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.88x = 32,855,540.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,855,540.78/8,212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,000.49

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