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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.47, 12,340.07 and 3,032.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.47, 12,340.07 and 3,032.99 is: 4,551.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.47 : 12,340.07 = 3,032.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.47/12,340.07 = 3,032.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.47x = 12,340.07 × 3,032.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.47x = 37,427,347.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,427,347.34/8,223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.28

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