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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.63, 12,335.87 and 3,294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.63, 12,335.87 and 3,294.32 is: 4,941.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.63 : 12,335.87 = 3,294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.63/12,335.87 = 3,294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.63x = 12,335.87 × 3,294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.63x = 40,638,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,638,303.26/8,224.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.05

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