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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.20, 12,494.44 and 3,065.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.20, 12,494.44 and 3,065.88 is: 4,597.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.20 : 12,494.44 = 3,065.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.20/12,494.44 = 3,065.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.20x = 12,494.44 × 3,065.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.20x = 38,306,453.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,306,453.71/8,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.40

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