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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,422.23, 12,633.38 and 2,578.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,422.23, 12,633.38 and 2,578.82 is: 3,868.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,422.23 : 12,633.38 = 2,578.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,422.23/12,633.38 = 2,578.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,422.23x = 12,633.38 × 2,578.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,422.23x = 32,579,136.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,579,136.95/8,422.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.23

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