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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.64, 12,337.92 and 4,334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.64, 12,337.92 and 4,334.88 is: 6,499.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.64 : 12,337.92 = 4,334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.64/12,337.92 = 4,334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.64x = 12,337.92 × 4,334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.64x = 53,483,402.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,483,402.65/8,228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,499.66

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