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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,401.39, 12,602.25 and 2,777.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,401.39, 12,602.25 and 2,777.22 is: 4,165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,401.39 : 12,602.25 = 2,777.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,401.39/12,602.25 = 2,777.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,401.39x = 12,602.25 × 2,777.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,401.39x = 34,999,220.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,999,220.75/8,401.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.89

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