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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.41, 12,399.62 and 2,110.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.41, 12,399.62 and 2,110.41 is: 3,165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.41 : 12,399.62 = 2,110.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.41/12,399.62 = 2,110.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.41x = 12,399.62 × 2,110.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.41x = 26,168,271.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,168,271.49/8,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.62

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