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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.23, 12,399.44 and 2,422.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.23, 12,399.44 and 2,422.95 is: 3,634.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.23 : 12,399.44 = 2,422.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.23/12,399.44 = 2,422.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.23x = 12,399.44 × 2,422.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.23x = 30,043,211.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,043,211.03/8,266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.45

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