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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,208.83, 12,304.74 and 3,822.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,208.83, 12,304.74 and 3,822.68 is: 5,730.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,208.83 : 12,304.74 = 3,822.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,208.83/12,304.74 = 3,822.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,208.83x = 12,304.74 × 3,822.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,208.83x = 47,037,083.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,037,083.50/8,208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,730.06

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