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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.04, 12,338.22 and 2,676.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.04, 12,338.22 and 2,676.90 is: 4,015.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.04 : 12,338.22 = 2,676.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.04/12,338.22 = 2,676.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.04x = 12,338.22 × 2,676.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.04x = 33,028,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,028,181.12/8,225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.56

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