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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.82, 12,334.06 and 2,676.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.82, 12,334.06 and 2,676.85 is: 4,013.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.82 : 12,334.06 = 2,676.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.82/12,334.06 = 2,676.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.82x = 12,334.06 × 2,676.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.82x = 33,016,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,016,428.51/8,226.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.27

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