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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.04, 12,326.24 and 2,670.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.04, 12,326.24 and 2,670.26 is: 4,005.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.04 : 12,326.24 = 2,670.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.04/12,326.24 = 2,670.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.04x = 12,326.24 × 2,670.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.04x = 32,914,190.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,914,190.64/8,217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.60

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