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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,227.78, 12,348.73 and 3,300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,227.78, 12,348.73 and 3,300.80 is: 4,954.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,227.78 : 12,348.73 = 3,300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,227.78/12,348.73 = 3,300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,227.78x = 12,348.73 × 3,300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,227.78x = 40,760,690.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,760,690.54/8,227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.03

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