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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,416.13, 12,626.01 and 3,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,416.13, 12,626.01 and 3,222 is: 4,833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,416.13 : 12,626.01 = 3,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,416.13/12,626.01 = 3,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,416.13x = 12,626.01 × 3,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,416.13x = 40,681,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,681,004.22/8,416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.70

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