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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.22, 12,645.32 and 2,274.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.22, 12,645.32 and 2,274.22 is: 3,411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.22 : 12,645.32 = 2,274.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.22/12,645.32 = 2,274.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.22x = 12,645.32 × 2,274.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.22x = 28,758,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,758,239.65/8,430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.33

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