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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,222.16, 12,333.28 and 2,675.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,222.16, 12,333.28 and 2,675.42 is: 4,013.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222.16 : 12,333.28 = 2,675.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222.16/12,333.28 = 2,675.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222.16x = 12,333.28 × 2,675.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222.16x = 32,996,703.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,996,703.98/8,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.14

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