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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.66, 12,323.85 and 3,022.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.66, 12,323.85 and 3,022.18 is: 4,535.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.66 : 12,323.85 = 3,022.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.66/12,323.85 = 3,022.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.66x = 12,323.85 × 3,022.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.66x = 37,244,892.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,244,892.99/8,212.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.06

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