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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,229.62, 12,345.59 and 3,035.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,229.62, 12,345.59 and 3,035.09 is: 4,553.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,229.62 : 12,345.59 = 3,035.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,229.62/12,345.59 = 3,035.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,229.62x = 12,345.59 × 3,035.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,229.62x = 37,469,922.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,469,922.61/8,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.06

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