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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,615.22, 12,922.91 and 2,375.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,615.22, 12,922.91 and 2,375.58 is: 3,563.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,615.22 : 12,922.91 = 2,375.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,615.22/12,922.91 = 2,375.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,615.22x = 12,922.91 × 2,375.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,615.22x = 30,699,394.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,699,394.66/8,615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.39

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