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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.34, 12,324.71 and 2,668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.34, 12,324.71 and 2,668.80 is: 4,003.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.34 : 12,324.71 = 2,668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.34/12,324.71 = 2,668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.34x = 12,324.71 × 2,668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.34x = 32,892,186.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,892,186.05/8,215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.75

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