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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,231.08, 12,350.94 and 3,847.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,231.08, 12,350.94 and 3,847.72 is: 5,773.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,231.08 : 12,350.94 = 3,847.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,231.08/12,350.94 = 3,847.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,231.08x = 12,350.94 × 3,847.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,231.08x = 47,522,958.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,522,958.86/8,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.60

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