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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.20, 12,338.54 and 2,303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.20, 12,338.54 and 2,303.62 is: 3,455.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.20 : 12,338.54 = 2,303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.20/12,338.54 = 2,303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.20x = 12,338.54 × 2,303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.20x = 28,423,326.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,423,326.84/8,226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.22

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