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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.42, 12,339.95 and 3,840.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.42, 12,339.95 and 3,840.48 is: 5,761.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.42 : 12,339.95 = 3,840.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.42/12,339.95 = 3,840.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.42x = 12,339.95 × 3,840.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.42x = 47,391,311.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,391,311.97/8,225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,761.57

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