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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,465.24, 12,699.30 and 2,622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,465.24, 12,699.30 and 2,622.20 is: 3,933.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,465.24 : 12,699.30 = 2,622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,465.24/12,699.30 = 2,622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,465.24x = 12,699.30 × 2,622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,465.24x = 33,300,104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,300,104.46/8,465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.75

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