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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.16, 12,336.36 and 3,029.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.16, 12,336.36 and 3,029.08 is: 4,544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.16 : 12,336.36 = 3,029.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.16/12,336.36 = 3,029.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.16x = 12,336.36 × 3,029.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.16x = 37,367,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,367,821.35/8,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.22

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