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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.15, 12,339.54 and 2,382.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.15, 12,339.54 and 2,382.21 is: 3,573.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.15 : 12,339.54 = 2,382.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.15/12,339.54 = 2,382.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.15x = 12,339.54 × 2,382.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.15x = 29,395,375.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,395,375.58/8,225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.84

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