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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.19, 12,402.61 and 2,722.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.19, 12,402.61 and 2,722.25 is: 4,082.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.19 : 12,402.61 = 2,722.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.19/12,402.61 = 2,722.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.19x = 12,402.61 × 2,722.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.19x = 33,763,029.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,763,029.27/8,270.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.50

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