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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,213.08, 12,319.44 and 2,666.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,213.08, 12,319.44 and 2,666.42 is: 3,999.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,213.08 : 12,319.44 = 2,666.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,213.08/12,319.44 = 2,666.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,213.08x = 12,319.44 × 2,666.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,213.08x = 32,848,801.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,848,801.20/8,213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.57

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