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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.30, 13,305.45 and 8,222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.30, 13,305.45 and 8,222.30 is: 12,333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.30 : 13,305.45 = 8,222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.30/13,305.45 = 8,222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.30x = 13,305.45 × 8,222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.30x = 109,401,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,401,401.54/8,870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,333.45

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