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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.40, 12,222.60 and 3,467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.40, 12,222.60 and 3,467.20 is: 5,200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.40 : 12,222.60 = 3,467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.40/12,222.60 = 3,467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.40x = 12,222.60 × 3,467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.40x = 42,378,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,378,198.72/8,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.80

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