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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,221.60, 12,338.88 and 3,031.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,221.60, 12,338.88 and 3,031.12 is: 4,549.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,221.60 : 12,338.88 = 3,031.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,221.60/12,338.88 = 3,031.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,221.60x = 12,338.88 × 3,031.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,221.60x = 37,400,625.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,400,625.95/8,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.07

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