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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.12, 12,548.86 and 2,522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.12, 12,548.86 and 2,522.18 is: 3,783.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.12 : 12,548.86 = 2,522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.12/12,548.86 = 2,522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.12x = 12,548.86 × 2,522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.12x = 31,650,483.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,650,483.71/8,365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.63

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