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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.56, 12,325.02 and 3,021.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.56, 12,325.02 and 3,021.48 is: 4,532.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.56 : 12,325.02 = 3,021.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.56/12,325.02 = 3,021.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.56x = 12,325.02 × 3,021.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.56x = 37,239,801.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,239,801.43/8,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.84

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