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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.44, 12,326.38 and 3,284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.44, 12,326.38 and 3,284.52 is: 4,930.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.44 : 12,326.38 = 3,284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.44/12,326.38 = 3,284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.44x = 12,326.38 × 3,284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.44x = 40,486,187.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,486,187.20/8,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.46

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