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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,222.91, 12,339.23 and 3,032.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,222.91, 12,339.23 and 3,032.43 is: 4,550.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222.91 : 12,339.23 = 3,032.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222.91/12,339.23 = 3,032.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222.91x = 12,339.23 × 3,032.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222.91x = 37,417,836.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,417,836.07/8,222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.44

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