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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.51, 12,352.17 and 3,305.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.51, 12,352.17 and 3,305.22 is: 4,957.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.51 : 12,352.17 = 3,305.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.51/12,352.17 = 3,305.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.51x = 12,352.17 × 3,305.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.51x = 40,826,639.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,826,639.33/8,235.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.39

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