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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.27, 12,343.08 and 3,295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.27, 12,343.08 and 3,295.22 is: 4,943.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.27 : 12,343.08 = 3,295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.27/12,343.08 = 3,295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.27x = 12,343.08 × 3,295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.27x = 40,673,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,673,164.08/8,228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.10

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