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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.17, 12,221.34 and 3,225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.17, 12,221.34 and 3,225.27 is: 4,835.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.17 : 12,221.34 = 3,225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.17/12,221.34 = 3,225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.17x = 12,221.34 × 3,225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.17x = 39,417,121.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,417,121.26/8,152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.17

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