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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,229.06, 12,347.64 and 3,845.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,229.06, 12,347.64 and 3,845.88 is: 5,770.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,229.06 : 12,347.64 = 3,845.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,229.06/12,347.64 = 3,845.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,229.06x = 12,347.64 × 3,845.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,229.06x = 47,487,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,487,541.72/8,229.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,770.71

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