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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.85, 12,398.87 and 2,422.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.85, 12,398.87 and 2,422.58 is: 3,633.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.85 : 12,398.87 = 2,422.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.85/12,398.87 = 2,422.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.85x = 12,398.87 × 2,422.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.85x = 30,037,198.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,037,198.55/8,265.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.89

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