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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,221.38, 12,330.60 and 2,673.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,221.38, 12,330.60 and 2,673.92 is: 4,010.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,221.38 : 12,330.60 = 2,673.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,221.38/12,330.60 = 2,673.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,221.38x = 12,330.60 × 2,673.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,221.38x = 32,971,037.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,971,037.95/8,221.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.40

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