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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.67, 12,343.14 and 3,034.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.67, 12,343.14 and 3,034.50 is: 4,551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.67 : 12,343.14 = 3,034.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.67/12,343.14 = 3,034.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.67x = 12,343.14 × 3,034.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.67x = 37,455,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,455,258.33/8,228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.80

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