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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218.04, 12,326.98 and 2,062.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218.04, 12,326.98 and 2,062.04 is: 3,093.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218.04 : 12,326.98 = 2,062.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218.04/12,326.98 = 2,062.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218.04x = 12,326.98 × 2,062.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218.04x = 25,418,725.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,418,725.84/8,218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.04

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