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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.06, 12,336.75 and 3,843.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.06, 12,336.75 and 3,843.38 is: 5,764.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.06 : 12,336.75 = 3,843.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.06/12,336.75 = 3,843.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.06x = 12,336.75 × 3,843.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.06x = 47,414,818.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,414,818.22/8,225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,764.68

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