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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.56, 12,341.63 and 3,841.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.56, 12,341.63 and 3,841.63 is: 5,763.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.56 : 12,341.63 = 3,841.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.56/12,341.63 = 3,841.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.56x = 12,341.63 × 3,841.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.56x = 47,411,954.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,411,954.81/8,226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,763.28

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