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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.60, 12,329.66 and 3,025.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.60, 12,329.66 and 3,025.26 is: 4,537.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.60 : 12,329.66 = 3,025.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.60/12,329.66 = 3,025.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.60x = 12,329.66 × 3,025.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.60x = 37,300,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,300,427.21/8,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.43

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