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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.79, 12,400.18 and 2,110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.79, 12,400.18 and 2,110.79 is: 3,166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.79 : 12,400.18 = 2,110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.79/12,400.18 = 2,110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.79x = 12,400.18 × 2,110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.79x = 26,174,201.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,174,201.67/8,266.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.19

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