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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,214.52, 12,323.70 and 2,667.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,214.52, 12,323.70 and 2,667.88 is: 4,002.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,214.52 : 12,323.70 = 2,667.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,214.52/12,323.70 = 2,667.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,214.52x = 12,323.70 × 2,667.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,214.52x = 32,878,152.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,878,152.76/8,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.44

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