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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.08, 12,222.36 and 3,464.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.08, 12,222.36 and 3,464.84 is: 5,199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.08 : 12,222.36 = 3,464.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.08/12,222.36 = 3,464.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.08x = 12,222.36 × 3,464.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.08x = 42,348,521.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,348,521.82/8,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.28

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