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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.95, 12,331.41 and 2,377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.95, 12,331.41 and 2,377.55 is: 3,566.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.95 : 12,331.41 = 2,377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.95/12,331.41 = 2,377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.95x = 12,331.41 × 2,377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.95x = 29,318,482.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,318,482.19/8,220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.32

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