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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,216.44, 12,318.51 and 2,666.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,216.44, 12,318.51 and 2,666.47 is: 3,997.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,216.44 : 12,318.51 = 2,666.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,216.44/12,318.51 = 2,666.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,216.44x = 12,318.51 × 2,666.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,216.44x = 32,846,917.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,846,917.16/8,216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.71

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