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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.27, 12,552.06 and 2,822.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.27, 12,552.06 and 2,822.19 is: 4,233.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.27 : 12,552.06 = 2,822.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.27/12,552.06 = 2,822.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.27x = 12,552.06 × 2,822.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.27x = 35,424,298.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,424,298.21/8,367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.67

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