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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.06, 12,342.32 and 3,230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.06, 12,342.32 and 3,230.22 is: 4,845.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.06 : 12,342.32 = 3,230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.06/12,342.32 = 3,230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.06x = 12,342.32 × 3,230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.06x = 39,868,408.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,868,408.91/8,228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.42

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