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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,546.22, 12,821.22 and 2,623.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,546.22, 12,821.22 and 2,623.92 is: 3,936.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,546.22 : 12,821.22 = 2,623.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,546.22/12,821.22 = 2,623.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,546.22x = 12,821.22 × 2,623.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,546.22x = 33,641,855.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,641,855.58/8,546.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.46

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