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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.24, 12,323.34 and 3,826.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.24, 12,323.34 and 3,826.44 is: 5,742.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.24 : 12,323.34 = 3,826.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.24/12,323.34 = 3,826.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.24x = 12,323.34 × 3,826.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.24x = 47,154,521.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,154,521.11/8,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,742.68

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