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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,123.33, 12,182.51 and 3,443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,123.33, 12,182.51 and 3,443.25 is: 5,163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,123.33 : 12,182.51 = 3,443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,123.33/12,182.51 = 3,443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,123.33x = 12,182.51 × 3,443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,123.33x = 41,947,436.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,947,436.17/8,123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.82

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