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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,516.22, 12,774.34 and 2,360.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,516.22, 12,774.34 and 2,360.22 is: 3,540.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,516.22 : 12,774.34 = 2,360.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,516.22/12,774.34 = 2,360.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,516.22x = 12,774.34 × 2,360.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,516.22x = 30,150,252.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,150,252.75/8,516.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.33

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