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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.23, 12,332.39 and 3,293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.23, 12,332.39 and 3,293.16 is: 4,936.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.23 : 12,332.39 = 3,293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.23/12,332.39 = 3,293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.23x = 12,332.39 × 3,293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.23x = 40,612,470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,612,470.74/8,226.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.95

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