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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.30, 12,330.45 and 3,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.30, 12,330.45 and 3,287.40 is: 4,931.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.30 : 12,330.45 = 3,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.30/12,330.45 = 3,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.30x = 12,330.45 × 3,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.30x = 40,535,121.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,535,121.33/8,220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,931.10

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