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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.60, 12,482.02 and 2,081.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.60, 12,482.02 and 2,081.68 is: 3,122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.60 : 12,482.02 = 2,081.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.60/12,482.02 = 2,081.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.60x = 12,482.02 × 2,081.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.60x = 25,983,571.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,983,571.39/8,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.42

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