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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218.76, 12,333.68 and 3,836.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218.76, 12,333.68 and 3,836.64 is: 5,757.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218.76 : 12,333.68 = 3,836.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218.76/12,333.68 = 3,836.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218.76x = 12,333.68 × 3,836.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218.76x = 47,319,890.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,319,890.04/8,218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,757.55

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