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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.24, 12,332.34 and 2,377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.24, 12,332.34 and 2,377.26 is: 3,566.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.24 : 12,332.34 = 2,377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.24/12,332.34 = 2,377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.24x = 12,332.34 × 2,377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.24x = 29,317,178.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,317,178.59/8,220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.46

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