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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.22, 12,320.44 and 2,949.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.22, 12,320.44 and 2,949.59 is: 4,422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.22 : 12,320.44 = 2,949.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.22/12,320.44 = 2,949.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.22x = 12,320.44 × 2,949.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.22x = 36,340,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,340,246.62/8,217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.45

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