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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.24, 12,333.60 and 3,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.24, 12,333.60 and 3,600 is: 5,401.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.24 : 12,333.60 = 3,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.24/12,333.60 = 3,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.24x = 12,333.60 × 3,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.24x = 44,400,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,400,960/8,220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.42

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