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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.30, 12,479.64 and 2,164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.30, 12,479.64 and 2,164.30 is: 3,246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.30 : 12,479.64 = 2,164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.30/12,479.64 = 2,164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.30x = 12,479.64 × 2,164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.30x = 27,009,684.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,009,684.85/8,320.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.24

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