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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.24, 12,384.30 and 3,823.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.24, 12,384.30 and 3,823.26 is: 5,729.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.24 : 12,384.30 = 3,823.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.24/12,384.30 = 3,823.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.24x = 12,384.30 × 3,823.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.24x = 47,348,398.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,348,398.82/8,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,729.31

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