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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.16, 12,549.88 and 2,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.16, 12,549.88 and 2,210 is: 3,315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.16 : 12,549.88 = 2,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.16/12,549.88 = 2,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.16x = 12,549.88 × 2,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.16x = 27,735,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,735,234.80/8,366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.17

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