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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,222.19, 12,334.50 and 2,378.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,222.19, 12,334.50 and 2,378.04 is: 3,567.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222.19 : 12,334.50 = 2,378.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222.19/12,334.50 = 2,378.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222.19x = 12,334.50 × 2,378.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222.19x = 29,331,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,331,934.38/8,222.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.41

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