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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376, 12,564.24 and 2,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376, 12,564.24 and 2,220 is: 3,330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376 : 12,564.24 = 2,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376/12,564.24 = 2,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376x = 12,564.24 × 2,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376x = 27,892,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,892,612.80/8,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.06

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