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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,214.66, 12,326.86 and 3,024.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,214.66, 12,326.86 and 3,024.18 is: 4,538.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,214.66 : 12,326.86 = 3,024.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,214.66/12,326.86 = 3,024.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,214.66x = 12,326.86 × 3,024.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,214.66x = 37,278,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,278,643.47/8,214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.06

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