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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218.12, 12,325.72 and 2,670.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218.12, 12,325.72 and 2,670.64 is: 4,005.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218.12 : 12,325.72 = 2,670.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218.12/12,325.72 = 2,670.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218.12x = 12,325.72 × 2,670.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218.12x = 32,917,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,917,560.86/8,218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.49

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