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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.08, 12,330.05 and 3,543.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.08, 12,330.05 and 3,543.39 is: 5,315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.08 : 12,330.05 = 3,543.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.08/12,330.05 = 3,543.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.08x = 12,330.05 × 3,543.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.08x = 43,690,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,690,158.15/8,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.06

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