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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,216.22, 12,325.54 and 2,372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,216.22, 12,325.54 and 2,372.88 is: 3,559.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,216.22 : 12,325.54 = 2,372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,216.22/12,325.54 = 2,372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,216.22x = 12,325.54 × 2,372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,216.22x = 29,247,027.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,247,027.36/8,216.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.67

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