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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.24, 12,320.34 and 3,824.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.24, 12,320.34 and 3,824.44 is: 5,739.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.24 : 12,320.34 = 3,824.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.24/12,320.34 = 3,824.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.24x = 12,320.34 × 3,824.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.24x = 47,118,401.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,118,401.11/8,209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.68

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