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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.48, 12,341.58 and 3,034.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.48, 12,341.58 and 3,034.00 is: 4,552.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.48 : 12,341.58 = 3,034.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.48/12,341.58 = 3,034.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.48x = 12,341.58 × 3,034.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.48x = 37,444,276.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,444,276.84/8,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.79

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