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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.18, 12,331.31 and 3,835.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.18, 12,331.31 and 3,835.08 is: 5,755.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.18 : 12,331.31 = 3,835.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.18/12,331.31 = 3,835.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.18x = 12,331.31 × 3,835.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.18x = 47,291,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,291,541.18/8,217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.20

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