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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,146.38, 12,213.96 and 3,216.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,146.38, 12,213.96 and 3,216.58 is: 4,822.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,146.38 : 12,213.96 = 3,216.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,146.38/12,213.96 = 3,216.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,146.38x = 12,213.96 × 3,216.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,146.38x = 39,287,179.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,287,179.46/8,146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,822.65

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