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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.22, 12,550.76 and 2,127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.22, 12,550.76 and 2,127.25 is: 3,190.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.22 : 12,550.76 = 2,127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.22/12,550.76 = 2,127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.22x = 12,550.76 × 2,127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.22x = 26,698,629.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,698,629.21/8,367.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.86

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