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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.68, 12,326.52 and 3,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.68, 12,326.52 and 3,837.20 is: 5,755.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.68 : 12,326.52 = 3,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.68/12,326.52 = 3,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.68x = 12,326.52 × 3,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.68x = 47,299,322.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,299,322.54/8,217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.80

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