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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.29, 12,335.29 and 3,029.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.29, 12,335.29 and 3,029.81 is: 4,546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.29 : 12,335.29 = 3,029.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.29/12,335.29 = 3,029.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.29x = 12,335.29 × 3,029.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.29x = 37,373,515.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,373,515.74/8,220.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.50

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