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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218.48, 12,326.56 and 2,671.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218.48, 12,326.56 and 2,671.90 is: 4,007.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218.48 : 12,326.56 = 2,671.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218.48/12,326.56 = 2,671.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218.48x = 12,326.56 × 2,671.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218.48x = 32,935,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,935,335.66/8,218.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.47

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