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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.13, 12,340.16 and 3,029.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.13, 12,340.16 and 3,029.01 is: 4,545.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.13 : 12,340.16 = 3,029.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.13/12,340.16 = 3,029.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.13x = 12,340.16 × 3,029.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.13x = 37,378,468.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,378,468.04/8,223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.53

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