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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.03, 12,223.38 and 3,468.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.03, 12,223.38 and 3,468.33 is: 5,204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.03 : 12,223.38 = 3,468.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.03/12,223.38 = 3,468.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.03x = 12,223.38 × 3,468.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.03x = 42,394,715.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,394,715.56/8,145.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.98

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