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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.04, 12,398.48 and 2,422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.04, 12,398.48 and 2,422.16 is: 3,633.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.04 : 12,398.48 = 2,422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.04/12,398.48 = 2,422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.04x = 12,398.48 × 2,422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.04x = 30,031,102.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,031,102.32/8,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.07

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