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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.56, 12,344.28 and 3,844.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.56, 12,344.28 and 3,844.56 is: 5,770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.56 : 12,344.28 = 3,844.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.56/12,344.28 = 3,844.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.56x = 12,344.28 × 3,844.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.56x = 47,458,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,458,325.12/8,224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,770.32

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