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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.13, 12,341.66 and 3,030.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.13, 12,341.66 and 3,030.01 is: 4,547.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.13 : 12,341.66 = 3,030.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.13/12,341.66 = 3,030.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.13x = 12,341.66 × 3,030.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.13x = 37,395,353.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,395,353.22/8,224.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.03

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