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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218, 12,329.88 and 3,601.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218, 12,329.88 and 3,601.36 is: 5,403.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218 : 12,329.88 = 3,601.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218/12,329.88 = 3,601.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218x = 12,329.88 × 3,601.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218x = 44,404,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404,336.64/8,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.30

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