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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,419.89, 12,618.49 and 3,222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,419.89, 12,618.49 and 3,222.93 is: 4,830.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,419.89 : 12,618.49 = 3,222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,419.89/12,618.49 = 3,222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,419.89x = 12,618.49 × 3,222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,419.89x = 40,668,509.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,668,509.98/8,419.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.05

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