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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,216.42, 12,320.91 and 3,835.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,216.42, 12,320.91 and 3,835.13 is: 5,750.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,216.42 : 12,320.91 = 3,835.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,216.42/12,320.91 = 3,835.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,216.42x = 12,320.91 × 3,835.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,216.42x = 47,252,229.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,252,229.96/8,216.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.95

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