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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.68, 12,323.88 and 2,950.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.68, 12,323.88 and 2,950.68 is: 4,426.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.68 : 12,323.88 = 2,950.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.68/12,323.88 = 2,950.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.68x = 12,323.88 × 2,950.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.68x = 36,363,826.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,363,826.24/8,215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.15

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