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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,222.05, 12,333.23 and 2,675.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,222.05, 12,333.23 and 2,675.37 is: 4,013.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222.05 : 12,333.23 = 2,675.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222.05/12,333.23 = 2,675.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222.05x = 12,333.23 × 2,675.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222.05x = 32,995,996.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,995,996.45/8,222.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.11

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