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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.24, 12,326.70 and 5,100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.24, 12,326.70 and 5,100.12 is: 7,647.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.24 : 12,326.70 = 5,100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.24/12,326.70 = 5,100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.24x = 12,326.70 × 5,100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.24x = 62,867,649.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,867,649.20/8,220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,647.91

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