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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.22, 12,482.15 and 3,126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.22, 12,482.15 and 3,126.09 is: 4,689.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.22 : 12,482.15 = 3,126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.22/12,482.15 = 3,126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.22x = 12,482.15 × 3,126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.22x = 39,020,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,020,373.06/8,320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.83

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