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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.19, 12,338.55 and 4,066.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.19, 12,338.55 and 4,066.57 is: 6,098.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.19 : 12,338.55 = 4,066.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.19/12,338.55 = 4,066.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.19x = 12,338.55 × 4,066.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.19x = 50,175,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,175,577.27/8,228.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.01

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