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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.17, 12,401.24 and 2,422.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.17, 12,401.24 and 2,422.65 is: 3,634.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.17 : 12,401.24 = 2,422.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.17/12,401.24 = 2,422.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.17x = 12,401.24 × 2,422.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.17x = 30,043,851.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,043,851.97/8,266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.56

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