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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.90, 12,487.98 and 4,422.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.90, 12,487.98 and 4,422.74 is: 6,636.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.90 : 12,487.98 = 4,422.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.90/12,487.98 = 4,422.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.90x = 12,487.98 × 4,422.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.90x = 55,231,088.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,231,088.67/8,322.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,636.04

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