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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,219.52, 12,329.28 and 3,024.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,219.52, 12,329.28 and 3,024.18 is: 4,536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,219.52 : 12,329.28 = 3,024.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,219.52/12,329.28 = 3,024.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,219.52x = 12,329.28 × 3,024.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,219.52x = 37,285,961.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,285,961.99/8,219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.27

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