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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,227.28, 12,342.36 and 3,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,227.28, 12,342.36 and 3,033.20 is: 4,550.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,227.28 : 12,342.36 = 3,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,227.28/12,342.36 = 3,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,227.28x = 12,342.36 × 3,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,227.28x = 37,436,846.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,436,846.35/8,227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.33

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