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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218.04, 12,327.36 and 2,671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218.04, 12,327.36 and 2,671.44 is: 4,007.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218.04 : 12,327.36 = 2,671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218.04/12,327.36 = 2,671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218.04x = 12,327.36 × 2,671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218.04x = 32,931,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,931,802.60/8,218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.26

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