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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.56, 12,340.32 and 3,032.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.56, 12,340.32 and 3,032.32 is: 4,548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.56 : 12,340.32 = 3,032.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.56/12,340.32 = 3,032.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.56x = 12,340.32 × 3,032.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.56x = 37,419,799.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,419,799.14/8,226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.66

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