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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.06, 12,343.64 and 3,298.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.06, 12,343.64 and 3,298.09 is: 4,947.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.06 : 12,343.64 = 3,298.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.06/12,343.64 = 3,298.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.06x = 12,343.64 × 3,298.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.06x = 40,710,388.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,710,388.30/8,228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.75

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