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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.56, 12,322.26 and 2,668.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.56, 12,322.26 and 2,668.41 is: 4,002.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.56 : 12,322.26 = 2,668.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.56/12,322.26 = 2,668.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.56x = 12,322.26 × 2,668.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.56x = 32,880,841.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,880,841.81/8,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.26

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