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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.11, 12,396.16 and 2,108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.11, 12,396.16 and 2,108.11 is: 3,162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.11 : 12,396.16 = 2,108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.11/12,396.16 = 2,108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.11x = 12,396.16 × 2,108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.11x = 26,132,469.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,132,469.67/8,264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.16

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