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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.30, 12,334.95 and 3,606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.30, 12,334.95 and 3,606.30 is: 5,409.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.30 : 12,334.95 = 3,606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.30/12,334.95 = 3,606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.30x = 12,334.95 × 3,606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.30x = 44,483,530.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,483,530.19/8,223.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,409.45

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