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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218.26, 12,324.96 and 3,022.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218.26, 12,324.96 and 3,022.92 is: 4,533.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218.26 : 12,324.96 = 3,022.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218.26/12,324.96 = 3,022.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218.26x = 12,324.96 × 3,022.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218.26x = 37,257,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,257,368.08/8,218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.49

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