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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.18, 12,329.28 and 3,021.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.18, 12,329.28 and 3,021.84 is: 4,534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.18 : 12,329.28 = 3,021.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.18/12,329.28 = 3,021.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.18x = 12,329.28 × 3,021.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.18x = 37,257,111.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,257,111.48/8,217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.05

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