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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.02, 12,321.39 and 4,323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.02, 12,321.39 and 4,323.38 is: 6,480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.02 : 12,321.39 = 4,323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.02/12,321.39 = 4,323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.02x = 12,321.39 × 4,323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.02x = 53,270,051.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,270,051.10/8,220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.53

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