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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.56, 12,350.64 and 3,302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.56, 12,350.64 and 3,302.40 is: 4,955.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.56 : 12,350.64 = 3,302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.56/12,350.64 = 3,302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.56x = 12,350.64 × 3,302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.56x = 40,786,753.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,786,753.54/8,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.53

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