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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,216.08, 12,324.66 and 2,952.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,216.08, 12,324.66 and 2,952.16 is: 4,428.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,216.08 : 12,324.66 = 2,952.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,216.08/12,324.66 = 2,952.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,216.08x = 12,324.66 × 2,952.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,216.08x = 36,384,368.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,384,368.27/8,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.43

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