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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,222.27, 12,333.52 and 2,675.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,222.27, 12,333.52 and 2,675.64 is: 4,013.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222.27 : 12,333.52 = 2,675.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222.27/12,333.52 = 2,675.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222.27x = 12,333.52 × 2,675.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222.27x = 33,000,046.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,000,046.07/8,222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.50

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