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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,221.37, 12,333.29 and 3,026.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,221.37, 12,333.29 and 3,026.84 is: 4,540.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,221.37 : 12,333.29 = 3,026.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,221.37/12,333.29 = 3,026.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,221.37x = 12,333.29 × 3,026.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,221.37x = 37,330,818.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,330,818.70/8,221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.71

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