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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364, 12,546.84 and 2,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364, 12,546.84 and 2,208 is: 3,312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364 : 12,546.84 = 2,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364/12,546.84 = 2,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364x = 12,546.84 × 2,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364x = 27,703,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,703,422.72/8,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.22

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