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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,144.03, 12,221.88 and 3,467.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,144.03, 12,221.88 and 3,467.33 is: 5,203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,144.03 : 12,221.88 = 3,467.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,144.03/12,221.88 = 3,467.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,144.03x = 12,221.88 × 3,467.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,144.03x = 42,377,230.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,377,230.07/8,144.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,203.47

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