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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.22, 12,183.32 and 1,966.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.22, 12,183.32 and 1,966.22 is: 2,949.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.22 : 12,183.32 = 1,966.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.22/12,183.32 = 1,966.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.22x = 12,183.32 × 1,966.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.22x = 23,955,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,955,087.45/8,122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.33

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