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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.25, 12,396.38 and 2,108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.25, 12,396.38 and 2,108.25 is: 3,162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.25 : 12,396.38 = 2,108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.25/12,396.38 = 2,108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.25x = 12,396.38 × 2,108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.25x = 26,134,657.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,134,657.59/8,264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.38

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