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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.01, 12,399.08 and 2,422.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.01, 12,399.08 and 2,422.80 is: 3,634.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.01 : 12,399.08 = 2,422.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.01/12,399.08 = 2,422.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.01x = 12,399.08 × 2,422.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.01x = 30,040,478.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,040,478.91/8,266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.22

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