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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.52, 12,322.14 and 4,323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.52, 12,322.14 and 4,323.88 is: 6,481.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.52 : 12,322.14 = 4,323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.52/12,322.14 = 4,323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.52x = 12,322.14 × 4,323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.52x = 53,279,454.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,279,454.70/8,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,481.28

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