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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.44, 12,332 and 4,524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.44, 12,332 and 4,524.40 is: 6,787.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.44 : 12,332 = 4,524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.44/12,332 = 4,524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.44x = 12,332 × 4,524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.44x = 55,794,900.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,794,900.80/8,220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,787.34

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