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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.56, 12,327.81 and 2,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.56, 12,327.81 and 2,954.16 is: 4,430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.56 : 12,327.81 = 2,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.56/12,327.81 = 2,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.56x = 12,327.81 × 2,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.56x = 36,418,323.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,418,323.19/8,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.15

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