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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.32, 12,397.97 and 2,109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.32, 12,397.97 and 2,109.32 is: 3,163.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.32 : 12,397.97 = 2,109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.32/12,397.97 = 2,109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.32x = 12,397.97 × 2,109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.32x = 26,151,224.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,151,224.09/8,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.97

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