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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.92, 12,323.28 and 3,017.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.92, 12,323.28 and 3,017.84 is: 4,528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.92 : 12,323.28 = 3,017.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.92/12,323.28 = 3,017.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.92x = 12,323.28 × 3,017.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.92x = 37,189,687.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,189,687.32/8,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.74

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