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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,222.26, 12,334.95 and 2,675.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,222.26, 12,334.95 and 2,675.14 is: 4,013.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222.26 : 12,334.95 = 2,675.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222.26/12,334.95 = 2,675.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222.26x = 12,334.95 × 2,675.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222.26x = 32,997,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,997,718.14/8,222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.22

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