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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.53, 12,331.47 and 2,672.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.53, 12,331.47 and 2,672.44 is: 4,008.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.53 : 12,331.47 = 2,672.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.53/12,331.47 = 2,672.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.53x = 12,331.47 × 2,672.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.53x = 32,955,113.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,955,113.69/8,220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.88

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