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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.08, 12,233 and 3,535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.08, 12,233 and 3,535.08 is: 5,304.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.08 : 12,233 = 3,535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.08/12,233 = 3,535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.08x = 12,233 × 3,535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.08x = 43,244,633.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,244,633.64/8,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,304.74

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