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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.50, 12,344.04 and 3,549.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.50, 12,344.04 and 3,549.83 is: 5,325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.50 : 12,344.04 = 3,549.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.50/12,344.04 = 3,549.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.50x = 12,344.04 × 3,549.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.50x = 43,819,181.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,819,181.79/8,228.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.30

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