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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.40, 12,321.89 and 3,020.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.40, 12,321.89 and 3,020.06 is: 4,529.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.40 : 12,321.89 = 3,020.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.40/12,321.89 = 3,020.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.40x = 12,321.89 × 3,020.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.40x = 37,212,874.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,212,874.14/8,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.65

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