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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,216.38, 12,326.55 and 2,670.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,216.38, 12,326.55 and 2,670.28 is: 4,006.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,216.38 : 12,326.55 = 2,670.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,216.38/12,326.55 = 2,670.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,216.38x = 12,326.55 × 2,670.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,216.38x = 32,915,339.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,915,339.93/8,216.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.06

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