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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,408.07, 12,612.84 and 2,168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,408.07, 12,612.84 and 2,168.03 is: 3,252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,408.07 : 12,612.84 = 2,168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,408.07/12,612.84 = 2,168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,408.07x = 12,612.84 × 2,168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,408.07x = 27,345,038.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,345,038.91/8,408.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.24

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