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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.60, 12,401.70 and 2,422.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.60, 12,401.70 and 2,422.72 is: 3,634.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.60 : 12,401.70 = 2,422.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.60/12,401.70 = 2,422.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.60x = 12,401.70 × 2,422.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.60x = 30,045,846.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,045,846.62/8,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.61

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