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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.08, 12,372.13 and 2,008.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.08, 12,372.13 and 2,008.10 is: 3,012.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.08 : 12,372.13 = 2,008.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.08/12,372.13 = 2,008.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.08x = 12,372.13 × 2,008.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.08x = 24,844,417.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,844,417.41/8,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.15

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