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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,278.20, 12,416.22 and 2,354.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,278.20, 12,416.22 and 2,354.67 is: 3,531.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,278.20 : 12,416.22 = 2,354.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,278.20/12,416.22 = 2,354.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,278.20x = 12,416.22 × 2,354.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,278.20x = 29,236,100.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,236,100.75/8,278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.70

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