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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.52, 12,344.68 and 3,036.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.52, 12,344.68 and 3,036.04 is: 4,555.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.52 : 12,344.68 = 3,036.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.52/12,344.68 = 3,036.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.52x = 12,344.68 × 3,036.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.52x = 37,478,942.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,478,942.27/8,226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.87

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