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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.70, 12,319.40 and 3,019.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.70, 12,319.40 and 3,019.22 is: 4,530.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.70 : 12,319.40 = 3,019.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.70/12,319.40 = 3,019.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.70x = 12,319.40 × 3,019.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.70x = 37,194,924.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,194,924.82/8,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.61

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