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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.22, 12,766.83 and 2,355.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.22, 12,766.83 and 2,355.22 is: 3,532.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.22 : 12,766.83 = 2,355.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.22/12,766.83 = 2,355.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.22x = 12,766.83 × 2,355.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.22x = 30,068,693.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,068,693.35/8,511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.83

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