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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.99, 12,336.98 and 3,026.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.99, 12,336.98 and 3,026.87 is: 4,542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.99 : 12,336.98 = 3,026.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.99/12,336.98 = 3,026.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.99x = 12,336.98 × 3,026.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.99x = 37,342,357.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,342,357.83/8,220.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.32

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