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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.24, 13,209.22 and 8,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.24, 13,209.22 and 8,322 is: 12,475.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.24 : 13,209.22 = 8,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.24/13,209.22 = 8,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.24x = 13,209.22 × 8,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.24x = 109,927,128.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,927,128.84/8,811.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.78

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