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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.60, 12,231.45 and 3,221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.60, 12,231.45 and 3,221.40 is: 4,833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.60 : 12,231.45 = 3,221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.60/12,231.45 = 3,221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.60x = 12,231.45 × 3,221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.60x = 39,402,393.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,402,393.03/8,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.70

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