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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.37, 12,549.35 and 2,820.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.37, 12,549.35 and 2,820.22 is: 4,229.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.37 : 12,549.35 = 2,820.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.37/12,549.35 = 2,820.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.37x = 12,549.35 × 2,820.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.37x = 35,391,851.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,391,851.01/8,368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.24

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