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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.48, 12,334.32 and 5,304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.48, 12,334.32 and 5,304.48 is: 7,959.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.48 : 12,334.32 = 5,304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.48/12,334.32 = 5,304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.48x = 12,334.32 × 5,304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.48x = 65,427,153.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,427,153.75/8,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,959.04

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