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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.50, 12,324.78 and 2,670.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.50, 12,324.78 and 2,670.03 is: 4,004.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.50 : 12,324.78 = 2,670.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.50/12,324.78 = 2,670.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.50x = 12,324.78 × 2,670.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.50x = 32,907,532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,907,532.34/8,217.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.57

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