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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.48, 12,325.26 and 2,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.48, 12,325.26 and 2,061 is: 3,091.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.48 : 12,325.26 = 2,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.48/12,325.26 = 2,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.48x = 12,325.26 × 2,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.48x = 25,402,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,402,360.86/8,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.26

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