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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.99, 12,352.84 and 3,849.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.99, 12,352.84 and 3,849.05 is: 5,774.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.99 : 12,352.84 = 3,849.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.99/12,352.84 = 3,849.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.99x = 12,352.84 × 3,849.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.99x = 47,546,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,546,720.06/8,233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,774.45

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