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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.27, 12,340.08 and 3,293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.27, 12,340.08 and 3,293.22 is: 4,940.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.27 : 12,340.08 = 3,293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.27/12,340.08 = 3,293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.27x = 12,340.08 × 3,293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.27x = 40,638,598.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,638,598.26/8,226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.10

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