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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.16, 12,340.80 and 3,294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.16, 12,340.80 and 3,294.08 is: 4,940.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.16 : 12,340.80 = 3,294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.16/12,340.80 = 3,294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.16x = 12,340.80 × 3,294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.16x = 40,651,582.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,651,582.46/8,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.54

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