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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.30, 12,348.45 and 3,615.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.30, 12,348.45 and 3,615.30 is: 5,422.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.30 : 12,348.45 = 3,615.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.30/12,348.45 = 3,615.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.30x = 12,348.45 × 3,615.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.30x = 44,643,351.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,643,351.29/8,232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,422.95

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