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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,222.07, 12,337.16 and 5,101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,222.07, 12,337.16 and 5,101.28 is: 7,654.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222.07 : 12,337.16 = 5,101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222.07/12,337.16 = 5,101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222.07x = 12,337.16 × 5,101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222.07x = 62,935,220.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,935,220.37/8,222.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,654.43

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