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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.16, 12,315.78 and 4,321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.16, 12,315.78 and 4,321.32 is: 6,470.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.16 : 12,315.78 = 4,321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.16/12,315.78 = 4,321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.16x = 12,315.78 × 4,321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.16x = 53,220,426.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,220,426.43/8,225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,470.44

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