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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.16, 12,372.06 and 2,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.16, 12,372.06 and 2,008.20 is: 3,012.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.16 : 12,372.06 = 2,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.16/12,372.06 = 2,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.16x = 12,372.06 × 2,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.16x = 24,845,570.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,845,570.89/8,248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.26

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