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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,982.29, 34,464.93 and 8,187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,982.29, 34,464.93 and 8,187.28 is: 12,277.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,982.29 : 34,464.93 = 8,187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,982.29/34,464.93 = 8,187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,982.29x = 34,464.93 × 8,187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,982.29x = 282,174,032.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,174,032.09/22,982.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,277.89

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