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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.22, 12,775.56 and 3,839.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.22, 12,775.56 and 3,839.24 is: 5,754.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.22 : 12,775.56 = 3,839.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.22/12,775.56 = 3,839.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.22x = 12,775.56 × 3,839.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.22x = 49,048,440.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,048,440.97/8,524.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,754.01

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