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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.44, 12,325.80 and 3,533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.44, 12,325.80 and 3,533.04 is: 5,300.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.44 : 12,325.80 = 3,533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.44/12,325.80 = 3,533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.44x = 12,325.80 × 3,533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.44x = 43,547,544.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,547,544.43/8,215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,300.70

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