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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.23, 12,367.71 and 2,622.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.23, 12,367.71 and 2,622.81 is: 3,934.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.23 : 12,367.71 = 2,622.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.23/12,367.71 = 2,622.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.23x = 12,367.71 × 2,622.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.23x = 32,438,140.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,438,140.35/8,245.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.17

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