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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.68, 12,227.52 and 3,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.68, 12,227.52 and 3,223.68 is: 4,835.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.68 : 12,227.52 = 3,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.68/12,227.52 = 3,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.68x = 12,227.52 × 3,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.68x = 39,417,611.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,417,611.67/8,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.52

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