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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.22, 12,003.55 and 2,158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.22, 12,003.55 and 2,158.82 is: 3,238.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.22 : 12,003.55 = 2,158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.22/12,003.55 = 2,158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.22x = 12,003.55 × 2,158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.22x = 25,913,443.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,913,443.79/8,002.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.28

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