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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.60, 12,321.84 and 3,834.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.60, 12,321.84 and 3,834.44 is: 5,747.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.60 : 12,321.84 = 3,834.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.60/12,321.84 = 3,834.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.60x = 12,321.84 × 3,834.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.60x = 47,247,356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,247,356.17/8,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,747.43

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