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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,231.52, 12,344.40 and 3,550.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,231.52, 12,344.40 and 3,550.26 is: 5,324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,231.52 : 12,344.40 = 3,550.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,231.52/12,344.40 = 3,550.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,231.52x = 12,344.40 × 3,550.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,231.52x = 43,825,829.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,825,829.54/8,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,324.15

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