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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.79, 12,228.09 and 3,472.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.79, 12,228.09 and 3,472.42 is: 5,208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.79 : 12,228.09 = 3,472.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.79/12,228.09 = 3,472.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.79x = 12,228.09 × 3,472.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.79x = 42,461,064.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,461,064.28/8,151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.80

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