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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,422.12, 12,633.18 and 2,266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,422.12, 12,633.18 and 2,266.12 is: 3,399.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,422.12 : 12,633.18 = 2,266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,422.12/12,633.18 = 2,266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,422.12x = 12,633.18 × 2,266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,422.12x = 28,628,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,628,301.86/8,422.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.18

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