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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.44, 12,404.19 and 2,722.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.44, 12,404.19 and 2,722.00 is: 4,083.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.44 : 12,404.19 = 2,722.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.44/12,404.19 = 2,722.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.44x = 12,404.19 × 2,722.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.44x = 33,764,192.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,764,192.21/8,268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.50

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