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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.64, 12,219.51 and 3,468.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.64, 12,219.51 and 3,468.46 is: 5,201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.64 : 12,219.51 = 3,468.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.64/12,219.51 = 3,468.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.64x = 12,219.51 × 3,468.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.64x = 42,382,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,382,820.56/8,148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,201.22

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