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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,227.31, 12,346.43 and 3,845.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,227.31, 12,346.43 and 3,845.12 is: 5,770.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,227.31 : 12,346.43 = 3,845.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,227.31/12,346.43 = 3,845.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,227.31x = 12,346.43 × 3,845.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,227.31x = 47,473,423.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,473,423.96/8,227.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,770.23

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