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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,221.56, 12,331.80 and 3,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,221.56, 12,331.80 and 3,541.40 is: 5,311.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,221.56 : 12,331.80 = 3,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,221.56/12,331.80 = 3,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,221.56x = 12,331.80 × 3,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,221.56x = 43,671,836.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,671,836.52/8,221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,311.87

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