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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.31, 12,341.52 and 3,842.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.31, 12,341.52 and 3,842.21 is: 5,765.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.31 : 12,341.52 = 3,842.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.31/12,341.52 = 3,842.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.31x = 12,341.52 × 3,842.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.31x = 47,418,649.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,418,649.85/8,224.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,765.67

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