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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.95, 12,333.85 and 2,377.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.95, 12,333.85 and 2,377.61 is: 3,567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.95 : 12,333.85 = 2,377.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.95/12,333.85 = 2,377.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.95x = 12,333.85 × 2,377.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.95x = 29,325,011.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,325,011.54/8,220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.11

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