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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,221.20, 12,335.28 and 3,025.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,221.20, 12,335.28 and 3,025.84 is: 4,540.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,221.20 : 12,335.28 = 3,025.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,221.20/12,335.28 = 3,025.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,221.20x = 12,335.28 × 3,025.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,221.20x = 37,324,583.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,324,583.64/8,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.04

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