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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,214.10, 12,322.38 and 3,019.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,214.10, 12,322.38 and 3,019.57 is: 4,529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,214.10 : 12,322.38 = 3,019.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,214.10/12,322.38 = 3,019.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,214.10x = 12,322.38 × 3,019.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,214.10x = 37,208,288.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,208,288.98/8,214.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.81

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