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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.03, 12,226.56 and 3,223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.03, 12,226.56 and 3,223.18 is: 4,834.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.03 : 12,226.56 = 3,223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.03/12,226.56 = 3,223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.03x = 12,226.56 × 3,223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.03x = 39,408,403.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,408,403.66/8,152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.18

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