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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,214.06, 12,326.08 and 3,283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,214.06, 12,326.08 and 3,283.04 is: 4,926.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,214.06 : 12,326.08 = 3,283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,214.06/12,326.08 = 3,283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,214.06x = 12,326.08 × 3,283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,214.06x = 40,467,013.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,467,013.68/8,214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.55

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