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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.28, 12,383.22 and 3,322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.28, 12,383.22 and 3,322.36 is: 4,985.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.28 : 12,383.22 = 3,322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.28/12,383.22 = 3,322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.28x = 12,383.22 × 3,322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.28x = 41,141,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,141,514.80/8,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.47

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