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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.60, 12,422.24 and 3,348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.60, 12,422.24 and 3,348.46 is: 5,026.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.60 : 12,422.24 = 3,348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.60/12,422.24 = 3,348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.60x = 12,422.24 × 3,348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.60x = 41,595,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,595,373.75/8,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,026.27

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