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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.82, 12,332.57 and 2,675.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.82, 12,332.57 and 2,675.85 is: 4,011.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.82 : 12,332.57 = 2,675.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.82/12,332.57 = 2,675.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.82x = 12,332.57 × 2,675.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.82x = 33,000,094.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,000,094.06/8,225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.77

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