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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.66, 12,341.61 and 3,032.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.66, 12,341.61 and 3,032.58 is: 4,549.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.66 : 12,341.61 = 3,032.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.66/12,341.61 = 3,032.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.66x = 12,341.61 × 3,032.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.66x = 37,426,919.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,426,919.65/8,226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.47

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