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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.52, 12,335.22 and 3,030.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.52, 12,335.22 and 3,030.75 is: 4,543.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.52 : 12,335.22 = 3,030.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.52/12,335.22 = 3,030.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.52x = 12,335.22 × 3,030.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.52x = 37,384,968.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,384,968.02/8,228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.34

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