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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.52, 12,326.13 and 3,841.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.52, 12,326.13 and 3,841.80 is: 5,757.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.52 : 12,326.13 = 3,841.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.52/12,326.13 = 3,841.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.52x = 12,326.13 × 3,841.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.52x = 47,354,526.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,354,526.23/8,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,757.03

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