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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.56, 12,368.90 and 3,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.56, 12,368.90 and 3,315.20 is: 4,973.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.56 : 12,368.90 = 3,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.56/12,368.90 = 3,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.56x = 12,368.90 × 3,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.56x = 41,005,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,005,377.28/8,245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.03

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