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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,419.22, 12,627.13 and 2,869.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,419.22, 12,627.13 and 2,869.55 is: 4,303.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,419.22 : 12,627.13 = 2,869.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,419.22/12,627.13 = 2,869.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,419.22x = 12,627.13 × 2,869.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,419.22x = 36,234,205.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,234,205.29/8,419.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.75

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