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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,219.04, 12,332.16 and 3,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,219.04, 12,332.16 and 3,026.40 is: 4,540.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,219.04 : 12,332.16 = 3,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,219.04/12,332.16 = 3,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,219.04x = 12,332.16 × 3,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,219.04x = 37,322,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,322,049.02/8,219.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.93

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