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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.04, 12,319.35 and 2,667.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.04, 12,319.35 and 2,667.05 is: 3,999.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.04 : 12,319.35 = 2,667.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.04/12,319.35 = 2,667.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.04x = 12,319.35 × 2,667.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.04x = 32,856,260.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,856,260.82/8,215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.53

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