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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.75, 12,329.09 and 3,021.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.75, 12,329.09 and 3,021.62 is: 4,534.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.75 : 12,329.09 = 3,021.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.75/12,329.09 = 3,021.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.75x = 12,329.09 × 3,021.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.75x = 37,253,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,253,845.85/8,215.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.44

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