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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,219.98, 12,328.81 and 2,673.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,219.98, 12,328.81 and 2,673.40 is: 4,009.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,219.98 : 12,328.81 = 2,673.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,219.98/12,328.81 = 2,673.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,219.98x = 12,328.81 × 2,673.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,219.98x = 32,959,840.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,959,840.65/8,219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.72

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