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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,210.22, 12,317.52 and 2,945.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,210.22, 12,317.52 and 2,945.76 is: 4,419.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,210.22 : 12,317.52 = 2,945.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,210.22/12,317.52 = 2,945.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,210.22x = 12,317.52 × 2,945.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,210.22x = 36,284,457.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,284,457.72/8,210.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.43

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