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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.13, 12,399.08 and 2,422.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.13, 12,399.08 and 2,422.17 is: 3,632.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.13 : 12,399.08 = 2,422.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.13/12,399.08 = 2,422.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.13x = 12,399.08 × 2,422.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.13x = 30,032,667.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,032,667.49/8,267.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.78

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