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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.22, 12,246.21 and 2,322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.22, 12,246.21 and 2,322.42 is: 3,483.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.22 : 12,246.21 = 2,322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.22/12,246.21 = 2,322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.22x = 12,246.21 × 2,322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.22x = 28,440,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,440,843.03/8,165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.17

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