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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.33, 12,222.73 and 2,882.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.33, 12,222.73 and 2,882.60 is: 4,323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.33 : 12,222.73 = 2,882.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.33/12,222.73 = 2,882.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.33x = 12,222.73 × 2,882.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.33x = 35,233,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,233,165.97/8,148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.97

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