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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.19, 12,399.39 and 2,422.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.19, 12,399.39 and 2,422.92 is: 3,634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.19 : 12,399.39 = 2,422.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.19/12,399.39 = 2,422.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.19x = 12,399.39 × 2,422.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.19x = 30,042,723.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,042,723.96/8,266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.41

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