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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,222.74, 12,337.35 and 3,602.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,222.74, 12,337.35 and 3,602.50 is: 5,405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222.74 : 12,337.35 = 3,602.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222.74/12,337.35 = 3,602.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222.74x = 12,337.35 × 3,602.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222.74x = 44,445,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,445,303.38/8,222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.17

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