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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.92, 12,333.02 and 2,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.92, 12,333.02 and 2,377.60 is: 3,566.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.92 : 12,333.02 = 2,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.92/12,333.02 = 2,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.92x = 12,333.02 × 2,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.92x = 29,322,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,322,988.35/8,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.87

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