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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,222.77, 12,334.27 and 2,676.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,222.77, 12,334.27 and 2,676.14 is: 4,014.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222.77 : 12,334.27 = 2,676.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222.77/12,334.27 = 2,676.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222.77x = 12,334.27 × 2,676.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222.77x = 33,008,233.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,008,233.32/8,222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.25

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