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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.04, 12,342.54 and 3,297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.04, 12,342.54 and 3,297.08 is: 4,944.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.04 : 12,342.54 = 3,297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.04/12,342.54 = 3,297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.04x = 12,342.54 × 3,297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.04x = 40,694,341.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,694,341.78/8,230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.61

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