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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,221.25, 12,328.76 and 2,673.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,221.25, 12,328.76 and 2,673.09 is: 4,008.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,221.25 : 12,328.76 = 2,673.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,221.25/12,328.76 = 2,673.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,221.25x = 12,328.76 × 2,673.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,221.25x = 32,955,871.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,955,871.70/8,221.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.62

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