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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,229.40, 12,344.10 and 4,730.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,229.40, 12,344.10 and 4,730.20 is: 7,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,229.40 : 12,344.10 = 4,730.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,229.40/12,344.10 = 4,730.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,229.40x = 12,344.10 × 4,730.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,229.40x = 58,390,061.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,390,061.82/8,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.30

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