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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,460.31, 12,690.15 and 2,220.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,460.31, 12,690.15 and 2,220.27 is: 3,330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,460.31 : 12,690.15 = 2,220.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,460.31/12,690.15 = 2,220.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,460.31x = 12,690.15 × 2,220.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,460.31x = 28,175,559.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,175,559.34/8,460.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.32

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