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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.60, 12,327.87 and 2,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.60, 12,327.87 and 2,954.20 is: 4,430.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.60 : 12,327.87 = 2,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.60/12,327.87 = 2,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.60x = 12,327.87 × 2,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.60x = 36,418,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,418,978.78/8,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.21

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