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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.04, 12,334.50 and 3,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.04, 12,334.50 and 3,030 is: 4,542.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.04 : 12,334.50 = 3,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.04/12,334.50 = 3,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.04x = 12,334.50 × 3,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.04x = 37,373,535
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,373,535/8,228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.22

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