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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.63, 12,337.90 and 3,230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.63, 12,337.90 and 3,230.03 is: 4,844.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.63 : 12,337.90 = 3,230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.63/12,337.90 = 3,230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.63x = 12,337.90 × 3,230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.63x = 39,851,758.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,851,758.67/8,226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.24

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