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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.64, 12,340.32 and 3,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.64, 12,340.32 and 3,035.20 is: 4,549.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.64 : 12,340.32 = 3,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.64/12,340.32 = 3,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.64x = 12,340.32 × 3,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.64x = 37,455,339.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,455,339.26/8,232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.61

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