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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.20, 12,478.08 and 3,386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.20, 12,478.08 and 3,386.12 is: 5,077.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.20 : 12,478.08 = 3,386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.20/12,478.08 = 3,386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.20x = 12,478.08 × 3,386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.20x = 42,252,276.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,252,276.25/8,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,077.06

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