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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218, 12,324.39 and 2,670.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218, 12,324.39 and 2,670.06 is: 4,004.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218 : 12,324.39 = 2,670.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218/12,324.39 = 2,670.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218x = 12,324.39 × 2,670.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218x = 32,906,860.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,906,860.76/8,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.24

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