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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.25, 12,564.38 and 2,220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.25, 12,564.38 and 2,220.25 is: 3,330.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.25 : 12,564.38 = 2,220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.25/12,564.38 = 2,220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.25x = 12,564.38 × 2,220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.25x = 27,896,064.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,896,064.70/8,376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.38

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