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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.81, 12,572.72 and 2,225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.81, 12,572.72 and 2,225.81 is: 3,338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.81 : 12,572.72 = 2,225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.81/12,572.72 = 2,225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.81x = 12,572.72 × 2,225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.81x = 27,984,514.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,984,514.55/8,381.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.72

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