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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.32, 12,333.20 and 3,288.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.32, 12,333.20 and 3,288.80 is: 4,934.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.32 : 12,333.20 = 3,288.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.32/12,333.20 = 3,288.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.32x = 12,333.20 × 3,288.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.32x = 40,561,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,561,428.16/8,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,934.29

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