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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,219.37, 12,327.60 and 2,671.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,219.37, 12,327.60 and 2,671.92 is: 4,007.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,219.37 : 12,327.60 = 2,671.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,219.37/12,327.60 = 2,671.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,219.37x = 12,327.60 × 2,671.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,219.37x = 32,938,360.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,938,360.99/8,219.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.41

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