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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218.59, 12,326.67 and 3,023.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218.59, 12,326.67 and 3,023.25 is: 4,534.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218.59 : 12,326.67 = 3,023.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218.59/12,326.67 = 3,023.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218.59x = 12,326.67 × 3,023.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218.59x = 37,266,605.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,266,605.08/8,218.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.43

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