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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.22, 12,406.56 and 2,722.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.22, 12,406.56 and 2,722.54 is: 4,084.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.22 : 12,406.56 = 2,722.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.22/12,406.56 = 2,722.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.22x = 12,406.56 × 2,722.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.22x = 33,777,355.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,777,355.86/8,270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.21

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