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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.22, 12,349.61 and 2,684.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.22, 12,349.61 and 2,684.28 is: 4,026.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.22 : 12,349.61 = 2,684.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.22/12,349.61 = 2,684.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.22x = 12,349.61 × 2,684.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.22x = 33,149,749.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,149,749.38/8,232.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.83

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