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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.94, 12,230.77 and 3,473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.94, 12,230.77 and 3,473.25 is: 5,212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.94 : 12,230.77 = 3,473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.94/12,230.77 = 3,473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.94x = 12,230.77 × 3,473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.94x = 42,480,521.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,480,521.90/8,149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.37

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