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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.03, 12,338.22 and 2,676.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.03, 12,338.22 and 2,676.89 is: 4,015.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.03 : 12,338.22 = 2,676.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.03/12,338.22 = 2,676.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.03x = 12,338.22 × 2,676.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.03x = 33,028,057.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,028,057.74/8,225.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.55

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