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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.20, 12,322.80 and 3,024.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.20, 12,322.80 and 3,024.80 is: 4,537.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.20 : 12,322.80 = 3,024.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.20/12,322.80 = 3,024.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.20x = 12,322.80 × 3,024.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.20x = 37,274,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,274,005.44/8,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.20

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