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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.03, 12,219.54 and 3,474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.03, 12,219.54 and 3,474.28 is: 5,207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.03 : 12,219.54 = 3,474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.03/12,219.54 = 3,474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.03x = 12,219.54 × 3,474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.03x = 42,454,103.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,454,103.43/8,152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.80

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