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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.32, 12,366.27 and 2,909.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.32, 12,366.27 and 2,909.22 is: 4,363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.32 : 12,366.27 = 2,909.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.32/12,366.27 = 2,909.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.32x = 12,366.27 × 2,909.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.32x = 35,976,200.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,976,200.01/8,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.23

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